Feb 27, 2009 robin waterfield, in why socrates died, has his moments of unbridled creation. The prose is very accessible, which makes this history very intriguing and enjoyable to read. A history and has translated works by euripides, plutarch, herodotus, aristotle, and plato, as well as other works by xenophon. See all books authored by robin waterfield, including who was alexander the great. Herodotus translated by robin waterfield and edited with an introduction and notes by carolyn dewald. Robin anthony herschel waterfield was born in 1952 and studied classics at the university of manchester, specialising in ancient greek philosophy. The histories ebook by robin waterfield 9780191623035. A major new translation of the classic work of ancient history. This is the question acclaimed historian robin waterfield sets out to explore in this magisterial history of ancient greece. The father of history, as cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, herodotus has always been beloved by readers wellversed in the classics. Compelled by his desire to prevent the traces of human events from being erased by time, herotodus recounts the incidents preceding and following the persian wars.
The histories by herodotus and robin waterfield and carolyn dewald overview the father of history, as cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, herodotus has always been beloved by readers wellversed in the classics. Often the commentaries will note that herodotus is just wrong in what he says, but sometimes hes right. Herodotus, dewald carolyn, waterfield robin published by oxford university press, usa september 15, 1998 9151998 1998 isbn 10. Dec 11, 2010 robin waterfield is an author and translator. For example, while discussing croesuss rule in ionia. Carolyn dewald is associate professor of classics at.
In addition to more than twentyfive translations of works of greek literature, he is the author of numerous books, most recently dividing the spoils. Robin waterfield is a distinguished translator whose version of platos. The histories by polybius, robin waterfield, brian mcging. He is known for having written the book the histories greek. Herodotus claims to have traveled extensively around the ancient world, conducting interviews and collecting stories for his book, almost all of which covers territories of the persian empire. Written about 440 bc, the histories tell the story of the war between the persian empire and the greek citystates in the 5th century bc. Waterfield was born in 1952, and studied classics at manchester university, where he achieved a first class degree in 1974. Translated by robin waterfield, a distinguished translator whose version of platos republic has been described as the best available, this readable new translation is supplemented with expansive notes to help the reader appreciate the book in depth. Buy robin waterfield ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Creators, conquerors, and citizens a history of ancient greece robin waterfield. Stories of the greek gods and heroes vividly retold, and more on. Herodotus translated by robin waterfield edited with an introduction and notes by carolyn dewald.
Id say clearly the best translation overall is robin waterfield s i dont intend to promote amazon, just show you the book i mean. Full original title young spartan girls challenging boys. Robin anthony herschel waterfield born 1952 is a british classical scholar, transla. Joined here are the sheer drama of herodotus narrative of the persian. The histories is one of the classic books of western literature, and in this version it is brought helpfully into the information age. Highlights the birth of democracy, tragedy, philosophy, science, and other greek achievements. Discover book depositorys huge selection of robin waterfield books online. Robin waterfield is a distinguished translator whose version of platos republic has been described as the best available. Provides more detail and a larger chronological scope than most general histories of ancient greece. Herodotus histories full audiobook book 1 of 3 youtube. The histories oxford worlds classics 9780199535668.
While much of the information he gives has proved to be astonishingly accurate, he also entertains us with delightful. Waterfield s translation so far is making it fun to read. Buy the histories oxford worlds classics new edition by herodotus, carolyn dewald, robin waterfield isbn. Philebus translation, introduction, notes, penguin books penguin classics, 1982.
Antique rare book herodotus the father of history 1884 athens sparta illustrated. About herodotus carolyn dewald is associate professor of classics at the university of southern california. Here you will find uptodate information about his books and other projects. Waterfield is a writer and translator currently residing in greece. In 2005 he published a new translation of xenophons anabasis as xenophon. The histories herodotus translated by george rawlinson book 1 these are the researches of herodotus of halicarnassus, which he publishes, in the hope of thereby preserving from decay the remembrance of what men have done, and of preventing the great and wonderful actions of the greeks and the barbarians from. The histories herodotus translated by robin waterfield and edited with an introduction and notes by carolyn dewald oxford worlds classics. With more information, more engagingly presented, than any similar work, this is the best singlevolume account of ancient greece in more than a generation. I find myself switching between herodotus and the commentaries. As with all of waterfields translations, the prose is lively, easy to read, and instantly engaging. Its a nottooliteral paraphrase of the greek text that reproduces very faithfully the meaning but not the form of the greek. Though some historians will address tangential topics in the course of their books, herodotus revels in sharing only tangentially related anecdotes, ethnography, geography, information about landmarks, and so on. Robin waterfield is an independent scholar and translator.
World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. Book 1 these are the researches of herodotus of halicarnassus, which he publishes, in the hope of thereby preserving from decay the remembrance of what men have done, and of preventing the great and wonderful actions of the greeks and the barbarians from losing their due meed of glory. His many acclaimed translations for owc include platos republic and five other plato translations, plutarch, herodotus, aristotle, xenophon and euripides. The war for alexander the greats empire 2011 and taken at the flood. About the author robin waterfield is an author and translator. Glossary structural outline chronology abbreviations notes.
Buy the histories by herodotus, robin waterfield from waterstones today. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. An exciting and rich narrative of the cradle of western civilization. For instance, with an attractive flourish, he creates, from hints. Contentsshow biography early life he was born in 1952, and studied classics at manchester university in 1974, where he achieved a 1. Robin anthony herschel waterfield born 1952 is a british classical scholar, translator, editor. He went on to research ancient greek philosophy at kings college, cambridge until 1978, after which he became a lecturer at newcastle university and then st andrews university. He lectured at newcastle university and st andrews before joining penguin books as an editor. Herodotus, carolyn dewald, robin waterfield the histories 8th printing. The histories by herodotus, robin waterfield waterstones. With this first masterpiece of western military history forming the backbone of his book, robin waterfield explores what remains unsaid and assumed in xenophons account much about the gruesome nature of ancient battle and logistics, the lives of greek and persian soldiers, and questions of historical, political, and personal context. The histories by herodotus, paul cartledge waterstones. The subject is from plutarchs life of lycurgus, which describes.
The rise of the persian empire is chronicled, and the causes for the conflict. Career after this, he went on to research ancient greek philosophy at kings college, cambridge until 1978, after which he became a lecturer at newcastle. He later became a copyeditor and later a commissioning editor for penguin books. For instance, with an attractive flourish, he creates, from hints and later writings, a putative text of one of the. Sep 21, 20 herodotus traveled extensively around the ancient world, conducting interviews and collecting stories for his book. He lives with his wife, the writer kathryn waterfield, on a small olive. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk. Read the histories by robin waterfield available from rakuten kobo. I encourage you to read the rest of this book, on libya, but the following questions only cover the scythians and darius campaign against them.
The histories ebook by robin waterfield rakuten kobo. The histories herodotus, carolyn dewald, robin waterfield. Welcome to the official website of robin waterfield, writer and classics scholar. Herodotus the histories book one book two book three book four book five book six book seven book eight book nine. Creators, conquerors, and citizens robin waterfield. Brian mcging has written articles on the hellenistic period and recently completed a book on polybius. The histories paperback herodotus, robin waterfield, carolyn. Robin waterfield opens with a discussion of archaic greece in other words, the greece before homer where the megalithic ancient greece is a perennial topic that crops up in history, literature, and science. Tom hollands stirring new translation telegraph of herodotus histories, one of the great books in western history now in paperbackthe histories of herodotus, completed in the second half of the 5th century bc, is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of nonfiction writing. Robin waterfield s previous book for faber was xenophons retreat. Books by robin waterfield robin waterfield average rating 4. Herodotus dewald carolyn waterfield robin abebooks. Robin waterfield books list of books by author robin.
Here are presented the results of the enquiry carried out by herodotus of halicarnassus. In his latest book, independent scholar and translator waterfield taken at the flood. At the beginning of the histories, herodotus sets out his reasons for writing it. And the commentaries at the back of the book are also well done. Herodotus, carolyn dewald editor, robin waterfield translator published by oxford university press, usa 2008 isbn 10. The histories, translated by robin waterfield, is an excellent version of the famous work. Herodotus, carolyn dewald, robin waterfield the father of history, as cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, herodotus has always been beloved by readers wellversed in the classics.
Robin waterfield is an independent scholar, living in southern greece. I thought that reading herodotus would be daunting, but mr. Robin waterfield, in why socrates died, has his moments of unbridled creation. Buy the histories oxford worlds classics penguin classic by herodotus, dewald, carolyn, waterfield, robin isbn. In a nut shell herodotus writes about the causes of the ancient war between the greek world and the persian empire. Herodotus, the histories, robin waterfield translation 2008 summary edit candaules, king of lydia, shews his wife by stealth to gyges, by william etty 1830. In creators, conquerors, and citizens, robin waterfield seeks to remedy that lack of context. The histories translated by robin waterfield this image depicts the bookcover of herodotus the histories, edited by carolyn dewald and translated by robin waterfield. Herodotus, the histories, robin waterfield translation 2008. A comprehensive academic history of ancient greece. Robin waterfield s oxford does has the advantage of more recent scholarship and it is probably the most fluid translation.