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?The Histories? by Herodotus, 2005.
This paper discusses "The Histories" by the Greek Herodotus, the first known author of an historical book which contains various myths, legends and many important historical events.
2,710 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 57.95
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This paper explains that the last part of Herodotus's "Histories" contains the history of the Greek-Persian war, which was an important event for both Greeks and Persians and had a strong influence on future Greek history. The author describes the story of Themistocles, a new generation of patriot-fighters for Greek freedom and the only man who united the Greeks and directed their strength against their Persian conquerors. The paper concludes that, by describing deeds of great leaders and their character, whether true or not, Herodotus succeeded in explaining the war between two different nations, which had different cultures, levels of development and interests in international politics: the Greeks were described as being peaceful and kind nation; whereas, the Persians were aggressive and cruel soldiers who wanted to turn Greeks into slaves and capture their homeland.
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"Themistocles was born in one of the Athens district and his father belonged to a famous dynasty of Licomides. His mother was a foreigner and that's why many Greeks blamed Themistocles for being a half-Greek, treated him with great disrespect and simply didn't consider this young man as a real Athens citizen. This idea could not be real but formed by public opinion and Herodotus could create some facts as well. The only aim of these discriminating facts was to show readers of "Histories" that Themistocles was a real Greek patriot, even more than many original Greeks and it didn't matter who his mother was. Herodotus announced that discrimination formed such feature of Themistocles's character as self-respect which displayed in his constant wish to be first everywhere: while studying, playing sport games etc. Themistocles turned into a self-reliant and harmonious personality and sure, had some leader's features. Talented boy wanted to become famous to make everybody respect him and forget his origin."
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The Histories of Herodotus, 2005.
A review and analysis of Herodotus' "Histories".
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper summarizes Herodotus' work which chronicles the historical aspects of ancient Greece, Egypt and other regions of Asia Minor. The paper discusses the myths Herodotus chose to focus on, which were viewed as a historical truth in his time. It also looks at the leaders, the cultures and the wars that Herodotus detailed and explains why the work still has value today.
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"Following this, Herodotus examines the activities and consequences of more recent historical myths associated with the cultures of the Lydians, the Egyptians, the Scythians and the Persians, all of which are interspersed with so-called dialogue spoken by the leading figures of these cultures. However, Herodotus' ability to separate fact from fiction was hampered to a great degree by not having access to any major primary sources, thus making it difficult to determine which narrative was based on actual events and which was pure mythology. "
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The Human and Divine Relationship in Homer?s "Iliad" and Herodotus? "Histories", 2001.
Examination of human and divine relationships as seen in such ancient Greek literature as Homer?s "Iliad" and Herodotus? "Histories".
2,795 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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This paper discusses how throughout Greek history the relationship between human beings and divine figures is a noticeable and predominant one, evident in myth, and especially literature. The author examines such literature of the time, in particular, Homer?s Iliad and Herodotus? Histories, to better understand this unique and extraordinary relationship between humans and divine powers in the ancient Greek world.
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"Throughout Greek history the relationship between human beings and divine figures is a noticeable and predominant one. Evidence of this relationship exists in many forms, such as architecture, art, myth, and especially literature. By examining the literature of the time, we as historians, philosophers and archaeologists, among others, can better understand this unique and extraordinary relationship between humans and divine powers in the ancient Greek world. The "Iliad" of Homer demonstrates many principles of this relationship through the story of the Trojan War. The characters, their actions and the events that take place demonstrate the interaction of humans and gods, the individual relationships, the authority of divine power, and the helplessness of humans. We also see the treachery and deceit of the gods towards humans. We can look at other later literary works such as Herodotus? Histories to examine the human and divine relationship as well."
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The Theme of Happiness in Herodotus' "Histories", 1999.
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This paper discusses, using illustrative examples from the text, happiness as a theme throughout "The Histories" by Herodotus, in particular, two recurring themes: that a man cannot be called happy until he is dead, and that a man cannot feel true happiness until his death.
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"Another theme mentioned throughout the book is that not only can one not be called happy until he is dead, but also, from a subjective point of view, one cannot actually be truly happy until he is dead. Several characters in the book speak of the living being jealous of the dead. For example, when Solon is describing the deaths of the second luckiest men, he says that ?they had a most enviable death ? a heaven-sent proof of how much better it is to be dead than alive? (1.31). Apparently, Solon believes that because of the glory and honor these brothers received in death, they were happier in death than in life."
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Herodotus: "The Father of History", 2007.
A critique of "The Histories" by Herodotus.
841 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 20.95
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This paper argues that Herodotus is deserving of the title of "the Father of History and that his "The Histories" pays tremendous attention to accuracy as well as detail. It looks at how "The Histories" sheds a degree of bias that taints most writings of that era and how the topics chosen by Herodotus are vital to the recording of history.
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"The wide array of detailed subjects which The Histories of Herodotus cover is reason alone to earn him the title of "the Father of History." While other historians of his time focused purely on war epics and politics, the content of the work of Herodotus proves to be a rare treasure. Indeed, much of his book discussed the wars and politics of the period, but also included is much more. The descriptive geographies of the regions, particularly of Egypt and the Nile, are extraordinary. He included numerous cultural details of society and religion. Intriguing, are the "full and accurate" descriptions of the customs of the Indian tribes which otherwise may have been blotted out of history. ".
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Herodotus - The Father of History., 2002.
This paper discusses the life and work of Herodotus, the first Greek historian.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, £ 43.95
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Broadly speaking, his magnum opus, 'The Histories', was a story of the war between the huge Persian empire and the smaller Greek city states. But this paper will not merely be a summary of the story, though it will be generally discussed. It will also investigate some of the reasons why Herodotus' great work was so significant for writers and historians thereafter. The main argument of the paper will be that although Herodotus was not the first historian, he was the first to make investigation and research the key to history.
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Herodotus and History, 2002.
Argues that ancient historian, Herodotus, wrote in a style which is completely opposite to contemporary journalistic styles.
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As this review will demonstrate, Herodotus' approach to the writing of history is absolutely antithetical to the "journalistic" style of modern times: instead of being concise, he is exhaustive; in place of a "linear" argument, Herodotus' work is characterized by "circular" storytelling and digression.
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Herodotus as a Historian, 2005.
A discussion on whether Herodotus's "Histories" can be considered an accurate historical account.
1,826 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper examines to what extent is it necessary to qualify the description of Herodotus as a historian. It looks at how Herodotus's perception of history is far removed from the critical eye of a modern historian, and this paper considers where the discrepancies lie and appreciates Herodotus's "Histories".
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"Herodotus' attempts to draw moral lessons from the study of great events formed the basis of Greek and Roman historical tradition upheld by later historians such as Livy. He intended to arouse political awareness and responsibility by recalling examples from the events of the past. The Persian Wars, between Eastern and Western powers, brings to mind the Peloponnesian war; in the same way that Croesus did not have to attack Persia, nor did Athens have to attack Sicily. Like Aristophanes in his comedies, Herodotus is unable to entirely divorce his own political sympathies from his work. At 3.80-2 three figures give conflicting speeches on the virtues of democracy, oligarchy and monarchy."
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Herodotus, 2004.
This paper discusses how Herodotus approaches diversity issues in 'The Histories'.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 67.95
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This article offers a discussion of how Herodotus approaches diversity issues in 'The Histories'. The writer examines the development of cultural identity concerns about social cleavages within the ancient world. Further, the writer looks at the enmity between East and West from the Greek viewpoint.
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"The purpose of this research is to examine 'The Histories' by Herodotus with a view toward demonstrating how the text represents diversity issues, chiefly those of developing cultural identity and concerns about social cleavages within the ancient world. The research will set forth the context in which 'The Histories' emerged and then discuss how the text treats diversity-related issues with a view toward evaluating whether and to what extent Herodotus retains relevance in historical discourse of the ancient world. As the first systematic source of Western civilization ... "
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Herodotus and Greek Historiography, 2008.
A discussion of historical record and the ancient Greek historiographer Herodotus.
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper takes a look at the origin of history as a form of writing and a discipline beginning with the Greeks. The paper points out that, before the first Greek historical writers, stories of great battles and historical events were certainly told, often in fanciful form, in the historical epics attributed to Homer. History was told as part of an oral tradition, not written down until long after the epic poems were shaped and told by the poet and those who followed him. The paper focuses particularly on Herodotus, considered to be one of the first to record western history in writing. The paper concludes by asserting that his writings had much influence on his successors.
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"Herodotus has been called the father of history, and Thucydides would follow his lead. In the Greek world into which Herodotus was born, prose writing was becoming more and more common for technical works on such subjects as philosophy, law and politics, and science and technology. The Greeks were interested in their past, but what passed for history was really a stock of myths and legends which were thought to be true. The interest was not historical in the sense we use the term, as an inquiry into the facts of such events as the Trojan War or any other occurrence or period. It was something quite different from that, a form of Hellenic or regional consciousness and pride and a search for community solidarity. The past could reinforce these social elements, and the old tales could in fact be revised when needed by new historical developments or political and social changes."
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Herodotus in Egypt, 2005.
A look at this ancient account of Egyptian life by the Greek traveler, Herodotus.
1,116 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper considers the problematic nature of a traveler's view of a foreign culture and society and, in particular, the ancient Greek traveler, Herodotus's, view of ancient Egypt. The paper looks at the reliability of Herodotus's sources, how his recordings of Egyptian history and culture differ from what has been written in other texts, and what cultural biases Herodotus might hold as an observer.
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"Travelogues as sources of accurate history are problematic. By definition, they are written by outsiders rather than insiders to a particular land, culture and time. Travel writing even in our historical present, has a notorious unreliability as sources of data. They are filtered through the point of view of someone who, even if he or she is conversant in the language of the region, is not always equally fluent in the culture, and must rely upon the point of view of those selected by the ruling regime. For instance, the voices of the ?Work Songs from Ancient Egypt: Voices of Ordinary Men and Women,? as chronicled in Chapter 12 of Bailkey are entirely absent, as these voices of the hands, backs, and sweat that the great pyramids were constructed by were not part of the exposure of the historian. Perhaps they might not have been as interesting, to Herodotus, as the great visions of the pyramids themselves, given that the Greek Herodotus himself was part of a culture that accepted slavery as a necessity."
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Herodotus and the Use of Gods, 2000.
This is a study of Herodotus' use of the Gods, the importance he gives them, and the extent to which he uses them as a literary aid.
1,833 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This essay examines Herodotus' use of the gods in his "The Histories", and questions the extent to which he believes in their influence. It weighs up the importance of the competing powers, fate and chance, and looks at whether Herodotus uses these themes as literary tools.
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"Although frequently mentioned and certainly key figures in Herodotus? text, the gods do not have the influence one might expect. They are neither all-powerful nor flawless, and are often susceptible to human emotions such as anger and jealousy. More importantly, they are not responsible for the actions of humans. Through oracles and dreams certain courses of action are recommended or advised against, and it is up to the human to interpret. However, humans bring misfortune upon themselves; the gods merely ensure that the ?rules? are obeyed. Herodotus indicates the nature of these rules; his narrative is largely based on ?reciprocal action?."
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Comparison of Herodotus and Thucydides, 2000.
A study of the similarities and differences between the two 'Godfathers of History'
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This essay compares the works of Herodotus and Thucydides, and the way in which Herodotus influenced Thucydides' own views on the writing of history. It examines differences in their language, the importance attributed to the supernatural, their views on historical causation and their use of sources.
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"Herodotus? Histories earned him the title of ?The Father of History?, the first person ever to investigate historical causation without paying too much homage to divine influence. Roughly twenty-five years later, Thucydides? The Peloponnesian War continued Herodotus? history, taking up from the moment Histories ends."
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Herodotus, 1994.
An examination of the ancient Greek's historical philosophy, writings, style, narrative digressions and accuracy, compared to the approach of his follower Thucydides.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 78.95
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Herodotus is known as the "Father of History" and is credited thus with founding a discipline that would be carried on first by other Greeks and then become a necessary component in human thought. Subsequent historians have looked back to Herodotus for inspiration and have studied his methods and analyzed his writings, offering their view of the man as historian, as writer, and as the originator of their discipline. An analysis of writings about Herodotus provides a strong picture of the thinking of the man as manifested in his method and his writings.
In the Greek world into which Herodotus was born, prose writing was becoming more and more common for technical works on such subjects as philosophy, law and politics, and science and technology. The Greeks were interested in their past, but what
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