For herodotus, then, it takes both myth and history to produce truthful understanding. The translation provided mainly by shirley, although many key passages have been translated by romm is lively and readable, and romms notes provide just the sort of information that a firsttime reader of herodotus would need. After competing her ba in literae humaniores classics at university college, oxford, and her phd in classical philology at harvard university, she joined bard in 20. The death of alexander the great and the war for crown and empire and. Books include herodotus in the yale hermes series, 1998 and ghost on the throne. The death of alexander the great and the bloody fight for his empire ebook written by james romm. Herodotus histories is a great look into not only the history of the time, but most especially the culture and james romm does an excellent job in translating it. Herodotus was an ancient greek historian who was born in halicarnassus in the persian empire modernday bodrum, turkey. Mar 15, 2014 about herodotus pamela menschs translation of diogenes laertius lives and doctrines of eminent philosophers is forthcoming from harvard universtiy press. In this stylish and insightful book, intended for both general readers and students, james romm argues that the author of the histories was both a historianin.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ghost on the throne. Herodotus hermes books series james romm herodotus hermes books series james romm herodotus, widely known as the father of history, was not only a historian but also a master storyteller, argues the author of this insightful book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The death of alexander the great and the bloody fight for his empire, and the greek plays. Herodotus, widely known as the father of history, was. Here are presented the results of the enquiry carried out by herodotus of halicarnassus. The translation provided mainly by shirley, although many key passages have been translated by romm is lively and readable, and romm s notes provide just the sort of information that a firsttime reader of herodotus would need. Lloyd, university of wales appendix d herodotean geography, james romm, bard college appendix e herodotus and the black sea region, everett l. He has written two books on the ancient greek world, the edges of the earth in ancient thought and herodotus, and edited arrians campaigns of alexander, part.
Seneca at the court of nero ebook written by james romm. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Romm discusses the historical background of herodotus life and work, his moralistic approach to history, his fascination with people and places, his literary powers, and the question of historical truth. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dying every day. The death of alexander the great and the war for crown and empire knopf, 2011. He traveled along the coast of asia minor to the northern islands and to the shore of the black sea. His books on the ancient world include ghost on the throne, the edges of the earth in ancient thought, herodotus and, as editor, the landmark arrian. Buy the paperback book herodotus by james romm at indigo.
He traveled extensively through the lands of the mediterranean and the black sea and collected stories, and then. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Herodotus does not need to be made interesting or enjoyable. James romm he has received fellowships from the guggenheim foundation, the national endowment for the humanities, and the dorothy and lewis b. Romm s introduction is perhaps the most valuable aspect of the book. His massive histories include much of what he saw himself and found out from others. Lauren curtis lauren curtis hails from the north of england, near hadrians wall, the northernmost boundary of the roman empire. Romm has chosen to focus on the first four books of herodotus.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Herodotus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. James romm, the edges of the earth in ancient thought. As james romm has written, herodotus worked under a common ancient greek cultural assumption that the way events. James romm, 15 december 2011 custom is king of all things, herodotus proclaimed, arguing that if customs were like goods in a marketplace, set out alongside other such goods, each people would choose its own above all others.
The death of alexander the great and the bloody fight for his empire by james romm nov2012 paperback. Wheeler, duke university appendix f rivers and peoples of scythia, everett l. Histories, because he believes that they set out the themes, ideas. The death of alexander the great and the war for crown and empire.
Herodotus hermes books series book ancient history. Herodotus hermes books series 9780300072297 by james romm and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Those cities that were formerly great are now diminished, while those that are now great were once small. List of books and articles about herodotus online research. The death of alexander the great and the war for crown and empire and dying every day. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. Herodotus hermes books series by james romm 4 sep 2009. James romm gives general readers a fresh appreciation of the histories and shows that herodotus was more than a source of historical.
Lempriere the nine books of the history of herodotus, 1827 tr. He is known for having written the book the histories greek. Scholarly but colorful account of the toxic fallout from the untimely demise of a continentstriding conqueror. James romm books list of books by author james romm. Professor of classics at bard college and author of ghost on the throne. As an oldtime herodotean, i found myself drawn into herodotus universe of history and story all over again. Alexander the great dreamed of a single worldstate stretching from the atlantic to the indian ocean, but died of a mysterious fever possibly poisoned on the eve of his campaign against the arabs in 323 bce.
While the histories were occasionally criticized in antiquity, 41 modern historians and philosophers generally take a positive view. James romm this study argues that herodotus was both a historian and a master storyteller. Andrea l purvis herodotus was a greek historian living in ionia during the fifth century b. Widely referred to as the father of history first conferred by cicero, he was the first historian known to collect his materials systematically and critically, and then to. At the beginning of the histories, herodotus sets out his reasons for writing it. Histories by herodotus, james romm paperback, 2014 for. List of books and articles about herodotus online research library. In this stylish and insightful book, intended for both general readers and students, james romm argues that the author of the histories was both a historian. Herodotus, widely known as the father of history, was not only a historian but also a master storyteller, argues the author of this insightful book.
About herodotus pamela menschs translation of diogenes laertius lives and doctrines of eminent philosophers is forthcoming from harvard universtiy press. James romm gives general readers a fresh appreciation of the. Jan 17, 2012 discover book depositorys huge selection of james romm books online. Herodotus, widely known as the father of history, was also described by ar. The death of alexander the great and the bloody fight for his empire. Combined with romms elegant introduction, which conveys the lure of herodotus work, the lucid maps and tables, and the pertinent, uncluttered notes, this is an edition to read for pleasure and for education. A selective bibliography to herodotus items with an asterisk. Jan 21, 2016 james romm, 15 december 2011 custom is king of all things, herodotus proclaimed, arguing that if customs were like goods in a marketplace, set out alongside other such goods, each people would choose its own above all others. Read the fulltext online edition of on the war for greek freedom. Buy herodotus hermes books series by romm, james isbn. A selective bibliography to herodotus items with an. In this stylish and insightful book, intended for both general readers and students, james romm argues that the author of the histories was both a historianin the original sense of one who inquiresand a master storyteller. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold through our affiliate partners. Discover book depositorys huge selection of james romm books online.
Bc, greek historian, called the father of history, b. James romm gives general readers a fresh appreciation of the histories and shows that herodotus was more than a source of historical datahe was a. Comprising relevant selections from the four ancient writers whose portraits of alexander the great still survivearrian, diodorus, plutarch, and quintus curtiusthis volume provides a complete narrative of the important events in alexanders life. As james romm has written, herodotus worked under a common ancient greek cultural assumption that the way events are remembered and retold e. See all books authored by james romm, including ghost on the throne. Birkelund fellowship at the cullman center for writers and scholars, new york public library. Herodotus, widely known as the father of history, was also described by aristotle as a mythologos, or taleteller.
Dec 02, 2014 edited, with introduction, by james romm. The fundamental commentary resource for the early books. Herodotus, the father of history, was born about 485 bce in the city of halicarnassus in asia minor. Only scant knowledge of his life can be gleaned from his writings and from references to him by later writings, notably the suda. Romms introduction is perhaps the most valuable aspect of the book. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Nevertheless, for a deeper understanding of the text and a critical examination of the features of herodotus style as a master storyteller, james romms herodotus is a superb volume. Sixteen plays by aeschylus, sophocles, and euripides, and more on. The formatting is terrible, the table of contents does not link to the separate books and the search function is not even enabled.