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The Greek Historians
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The Greeks Invented History As A Literary Genre In The Fifth Century B.C. The First Historians Owed Much To Homer And Adopted His Vivid And Direct Style In Narrating Historical Events. Yet, Despite The Influence Of Homer The Birth Of History Was Basically A Reaction Against Mythical Accounts Of The Past. Homer Wrote About War And Travel In Foreign Lands, In The Distant And Mythical Past. In Contrast, The Greek Historians Of The Fifth Century Wrote About Contemporary Or Very Recent Events, Where Eye Witnesses Could Be Interviewed And Facts Checked. The Greek Historians Follows The Development Of History From Herodotus, Via Thucydides, Xenophon And Polybius, Until The Hellenistic Age. It Introduces The Individual Writers And Their Topics, Yet It Also Outlines Their Attitudes To Historiography And Their Criticisms Of Each Other. Such Themes As The Uses And Value Of Truth And Causation Are Traced, As Well As The Growing Constraints On Free Speech Under Hellenistic Monarchs And The Romans. Written In An Accessible And Captivating Manner, With Suggestions For Further Reading, This Book Serves As A Lucid Introduction To Greek Historians And Writing Of History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Greek Historians' about? A: 'The Greek Historians' explores the origin of history as a literary genre, focusing on the works of notable historians like Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, and Polybius. It contrasts their contemporary accounts with mythical narratives and discusses themes such as truth and causation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Greek Historians'? A: The book is authored by T. James J. Luce, who provides insights into the development of historiography in ancient Greece.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Greek Historians' was published on January 4, 2002.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner, making it a great introduction for those new to Greek history and historiography.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Greek Historians' have? A: The book contains 168 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Greek Historians' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: This book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: Does this book include suggestions for further reading? A: Yes, 'The Greek Historians' provides suggestions for further reading to help readers expand their knowledge on the subject.
- Q: What are some key features of 'The Greek Historians'? A: Key features include its engaging narrative style, coverage of significant Greek historians, and an exploration of the evolution of historical writing.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Greek Historians' is categorized under Greece, focusing on its historical narrative.