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Title: Herodotoksen historia-teos I-II
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Herodotoksen historia-teos I-II" by Herodotus is a historical account written in the 5th century BC. The text serves as an exploration of human actions and significant events, particularly focusing on the conflicts and interactions between the Greeks and non-Greeks, for the purpose of preserving their stories for posterity. The beginning of this ancient work introduces Herodotus as he outlines his intent to document the histories of various peoples, particularly the Greeks and the Persians. He begins with accounts of the abduction of Io, linking it to themes of rivalry and retribution that characterize subsequent wars. Herodotus presents perspectives from both the Greeks and Persians, indicating the complexity of their interactions, while noting how initial acts of violence led to larger conflicts. The narrative also transitions into an exploration of Lydian kings like Croesus, setting up a broader examination of power, pride, and the fateful consequences of hubris in human affairs. Overall, the opening establishes a foundation for deeper inquiries into history and the lessons learned from it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Herodotus, 481? BCE-421? BCE
Translator: Rein, Edvard
EBook No.: 50409
Published: Nov 8, 2015
Downloads: 103
Language: Finnish
Subject: History, Ancient
Subject: Greece -- History -- To 146 B.C.
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Herodotoksen historia-teos I-II
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Herodotoksen historia-teos I-II" by Herodotus is a historical account written in the 5th century BC. The text serves as an exploration of human actions and significant events, particularly focusing on the conflicts and interactions between the Greeks and non-Greeks, for the purpose of preserving their stories for posterity. The beginning of this ancient work introduces Herodotus as he outlines his intent to document the histories of various peoples, particularly the Greeks and the Persians. He begins with accounts of the abduction of Io, linking it to themes of rivalry and retribution that characterize subsequent wars. Herodotus presents perspectives from both the Greeks and Persians, indicating the complexity of their interactions, while noting how initial acts of violence led to larger conflicts. The narrative also transitions into an exploration of Lydian kings like Croesus, setting up a broader examination of power, pride, and the fateful consequences of hubris in human affairs. Overall, the opening establishes a foundation for deeper inquiries into history and the lessons learned from it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Herodotus, 481? BCE-421? BCE
Translator: Rein, Edvard
EBook No.: 50409
Published: Nov 8, 2015
Downloads: 103
Language: Finnish
Subject: History, Ancient
Subject: Greece -- History -- To 146 B.C.
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.