Description: The Histories by Herodotus, translated from the text of Johann Christian Felix Baehr by Henry Cary, edited and annotated by Dr Chris Scarre, with 48 leaves of etchings, wood-engravings, maps, drawings and photographs. Quarter dark red artificial leather, red cloth boards with a Greek vase design in black. Dark brown slipcase. 25.2 x 17.5 cm. 634 pp. The Histories stands as one of the first accounts of the rise of the Persian Empire, as well as the events and causes of the Greco-Persian Wars between the Achaemenid Empire and the Greek city-states in the 5th century BC. Herodotus portrays the conflict as one between the forces of slavery (the Persians) on the one hand, and freedom (the Athenians and the confederacy of Greek city-states which united against the invaders) on the other. Translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt, revised with an introduction and notes by by John Marincola, preface by Theodore K. Rabb. Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help. All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Surbiton, London.
Price: 81.99 GBP
Location: Surbiton, Surrey
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: UK
Non-Fiction Subject: History & Military
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Luxury Edition
Author: Herodotus
Publisher: Folio Society
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Weight: 2 Kg
Year Printed: 1996
