Herodotus
Title: Herodotus
Category: History
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Herodotus
Herodotus
Essay written by Lisa Bowen-Moore
Herodotus (484-424 BC ?) a Greek historian, known as the father of history, who was the first historian to apply critical evaluation to his material, while also recording divergent opinions. He made his prose style resemble the finest poetry by its persuasiveness, its charm, and its utterly delightful effect. Although his writings have been praised, their trustworthiness has been questioned both in ancient and modern times. After four years in Athens,
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a mere man.
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