Greek Historiography

Overview

This volume provides an accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date survey of the ancient Greek genre of historical writing from its origins before Herodotus to the Greek historians of the Roman imperial era, seven centuries later.

Focus Areas

Focuses on the themes of power and human nature, causation, divine justice, leadership, civilization versus barbarism, legacy, and literary reception

Features

Includes thorough summaries alongside textual analysis that signpost key passages and highlight thematic connections, helping readers navigate their way through the original texts

Contextualization

Situates historical writing among the forms of epic and lyric poetry, drama, philosophy, and science

Additional Resources

Uses the best current translations and includes a detailed list of further reading that includes important new scholarship