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The landmark Herodotus : the histories / edited by Robert B. Strassler ; translation by Andrea L. Purvis ; introduction by Rosalind Thomas

A translation of the foundational historical account detailing the rise of the Persian Empire and the Greco-Persian Wars. This edition features extensive annotations, maps, illustrations, and scholarly appendices to provide context for the ancient text.

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