Publisher's Synopsis
The Sixth and Seventh Books of Herodotus is a historical book written by Herodotus in 1885. This book comprises two parts, the first part being a biography of the author, Herodotus, and an overview of his historical work. The second part consists of an epitome of his history, a summary of the dialect, and explanatory notes. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing a detailed account of Herodotus' life and his contribution to the field of history. The second part is a summary of the sixth and seventh books of his history, which covers the Persian Wars, including the Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Thermopylae, and the Battle of Salamis. The book also includes an overview of the dialect used by Herodotus, which is a mixture of Ionic and Doric Greek, and explanatory notes to help readers understand the historical context and significance of the events described in the text. Overall, The Sixth and Seventh Books of Herodotus is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and literature, providing a comprehensive overview of one of the most important historical works of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.