Ἱστορίαι
About this book
One of the earliest histories of the western world still extant, this gives a contemporary account of the Greco-Persian wars of the fifth century BCE with the rise of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 16 readers · 880 pages · ≈ 16 h 18 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Ἱστορίαι?
About ≈ 16 h 18 m — 880 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Ἱστορίαι?
880 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Ἱστορίαι?
It sits on the Essays, Science, Psychology shelves.
Is Ἱστορίαι in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Ἱστορίαι?
The main characters include Darius I King of Persia (548-485 B.C), Herodotus (b. 484 B.C.?), Homer.
Where does Ἱστορίαι take place?
It is set in Greece, Sardis (Extinct city), Egypt during To 146 B.C., Persian Wars, 500-449 B.C., Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C..
Who wrote Ἱστορίαι?
Ἡρόδοτος.
Where can I read Ἱστορίαι online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library