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The histories / Herodotus ; translated by George Rawlinson ; introduction by Rosalind Thomas

This foundational work of Western historiography explores the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars, blending factual accounts with mythic storytelling. It examines the human entanglements and marvellous occurrences that define ancient historical events.

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