The Origin and Early Practice of Greek Historiography : The First Century /

This book looks at the development of Greek historical writing, from Hecataeus of Miletus through Xenophon. It considers how Greek historiography emerged from other Greek social practices, under the impetus of contact with the non-Greek world, especially Persia. The work of Herodotus, Thucydides, an...

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Main Author: Dillery, John (Author)

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Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : BRILL, 2026.

Series: Classical Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2026.

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