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title: "PENGUIN The Histories"
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# Global cultural insights Classic foundational text Ancient Greek historiography PENGUIN The Histories

**Price:** 291 kr
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## Summary

> 🏛️ Own the original story of history—because knowing the past is the ultimate power move.

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- **What is this?** PENGUIN The Histories
- **How much does it cost?** 291 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Highly Acclaimed:** Rated 4.7/5 by over 800 readers, a must-have for history enthusiasts and professionals alike.
- • **Top-Ranked Classic:** Ranks #7 in Historiography and #43 in Ancient Greek History—join the community of informed readers.
- • **Expertly Translated:** Aubrey de Sélincourt’s elegant translation ensures readability and authenticity for modern readers.
- • **Rich Cultural Tapestry:** Dive into vivid accounts of ancient wonders, myths, and diverse civilizations beyond Greece.
- • **Timeless Historical Epic:** Explore the origins of history with Herodotus’ groundbreaking narrative that shaped the discipline.

## Overview

PENGUIN The Histories is the seminal work by Herodotus, often called the 'Father of History,' offering a masterful blend of fact and legend about ancient Greece and its world. This edition features Aubrey de Sélincourt’s acclaimed translation, enriched with notes by John Marincola, making it an essential read for anyone passionate about the roots of historical inquiry and classical literature.

## Description

'The first example of non-fiction, the text that underlies the entire discipline of history ... it is above all a treasure trove' Tom Holland One of the masterpieces of classical literature, The Histories describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. But while this epic struggle forms the core of his work, Herodotus' natural curiosity frequently gives rise to colourful digressions - a description of the natural wonders of Egypt; tales of lake-dwellers, dog-headed men and gold-digging ants. With its kaleidoscopic blend of fact and legend, The Histories offers a compelling Greek view of the world in the fifth century BC, in Aubrey de Sélincourt's elegant and celebrated translation. Translated by AUBREY DE SÉLINCOURT Revised with an Introduction and notes by JOHN MARINCOLA

Review: Wow - Good book
Review: Classic - A classic from ancient times.

## Features

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,712 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Historiography #43 in History of Ancient Greece #81 in Ancient & Medieval Literature |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 841 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow
*by M***S on 8 April 2026*

Good book

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic
*by S***R on 18 September 2021*

A classic from ancient times.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amei
*by D***I on 13 June 2026*

Livro maravilhoso!

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Histories
- History of the Peloponnesian War
- On Sparta (Penguin Classics)

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*Last updated: 2026-09-16*