Moral History from Herodotus to Diodorus Siculus
| Author | : Lisa Irene Hau |
| Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
| Total Pages | : 321 |
| Release | : 2016-05-31 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781474411080 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1474411088 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (088 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Moral History from Herodotus to Diodorus Siculus by : Lisa Irene Hau
Download or read book Moral History from Herodotus to Diodorus Siculus written by Lisa Irene Hau and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lisa Irene Hau argues that a driving force among Greek historians was the desire to use the past to teach lessons about the present and for the future. She uncovers the moral messages of the ancient Greek writers of history and the techniques they used to bring them across.
