THE HISTORIES OF HERODOTUS-Harry Carter/Edward Bawden (Signed) 1958 edition

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The Histories of Herodotus is considered the founding work of history in Western literature. Although not a fully impartial record, it remains one of the West's most important sources regarding these affairs. Moreover, it established the genre and study of history in the Western world (though historical records and chronicles did exist beforehand). 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. At the beginning of The Histories, Herodotus sets out his reasons for writing it: Here are presented the results of the enquiry carried out by Herodotus of Halicarnassus. The purpose is to prevent the traces of human events from being erased by time, and to preserve the fame of the important and remarkable achievements produced by both Greeks and non-Greeks; among the matters covered is, in particular, the cause of the hostilities between Greeks and non-Greeks.--Wikipedia. ABOUT THIS EDITION: Translated by Harry Carter. Illustrated and decorated by Edward Bawden. The Heritage Press was an imprint of George Macy Companies, Ltd., from 1937 to 1982. The Heritage Press reprinted classic volumes previously published by the more exclusive Limited Editions Club. In 1935 Macy founded the Heritage Club, which together with the Heritage Press, created and distributed more affordable and unlimited reprints of the great books previously published by The Limited Editions Club. Heritage Press was later sold to Easton Press 8vo hardcover with slipcase. 615pp. Hardcover in excellent condition. White and copper titles on spine. Cameo on front cover. Some sunning to the spine. Tips, edges are all vg. Map endpapers. Slipcase has some sunning/toning but is fully intact. Binding is secure. Interior is clean and free from marks with brilliant, colorful illustrations. Signed by illustrator on final page and numbered 255 of 1500 copies. VG.
The Histories of Herodotus is considered the founding work of history in Western literature. Although not a fully impartial record, it remains one of the West's most important sources regarding these affairs. Moreover, it established the genre and study of history in the Western world (though historical records and chronicles did exist beforehand). 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. At the beginning of The Histories, Herodotus sets out his reasons for writing it: Here are presented the results of the enquiry carried out by Herodotus of Halicarnassus. The purpose is to prevent the traces of human events from being erased by time, and to preserve the fame of the important and remarkable achievements produced by both Greeks and non-Greeks; among the matters covered is, in particular, the cause of the hostilities between Greeks and non-Greeks.--Wikipedia. ABOUT THIS EDITION: Translated by Harry Carter. Illustrated and decorated by Edward Bawden. The Heritage Press was an imprint of George Macy Companies, Ltd., from 1937 to 1982. The Heritage Press reprinted classic volumes previously published by the more exclusive Limited Editions Club. In 1935 Macy founded the Heritage Club, which together with the Heritage Press, created and distributed more affordable and unlimited reprints of the great books previously published by The Limited Editions Club. Heritage Press was later sold to Easton Press 8vo hardcover with slipcase. 615pp. Hardcover in excellent condition. White and copper titles on spine. Cameo on front cover. Some sunning to the spine. Tips, edges are all vg. Map endpapers. Slipcase has some sunning/toning but is fully intact. Binding is secure. Interior is clean and free from marks with brilliant, colorful illustrations. Signed by illustrator on final page and numbered 255 of 1500 copies. VG.