Review of a commentary on herodotus books iiv by d. David asheri, alan lloyd, aldo corcella, oswyn murray, alfonso moreno. Books iiv article pdf available in ancient cilvilizations from scythia to siberia 141. Discount prices on books by david asheri, including titles like a commentary on herodotus books iiv. After a short digression on thracian customs, herodotus tells us about megabazus conquest of thrace and the ensuing submission of eastern macedonia. Herodotus and a courtesan from naucratis classical inquiries. Corcella, aldo and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The late david asheri was formerly professor of ancient history at the hebrew university of jerusalem. However, apart from new commentaries for books viii and ix in the cambridge green and yellow series 1 and lionel scotts historical commentary of book vi, 2 there has been no general commentary of the whole of herodotus text to support this new and exciting raft of. He is known for having written the book the histories greek.
The publication of a commentary on herodotus to replace the outdated how and wells, which was published by oxford university press in 1912, is greatly to be welcomed. You can get a lot of advantage after read this book. A study of the logoi in book 5 of herodotus histories. Some mild research reveals that there is a commentary on herodotus iiv by david asheri, alan loyd and aldo corcella. A commentary on herodotus book i at least ok, lets say that we want a historical commentary on herodotus. Buy a commentary on herodotus books llv by asheri, david isbn. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The sixth book of herodotus covers the history of greece in the first decade of the fifth century bc, including such momentous events as the ionian revolt and the marathon campaign. In the last decade or so, studies of herodotus have flourished in the englishspeaking world. Herodotus 1 greek and latin texts with facing vocabulary. A commentary on herodotus books iiv volume 1 of a commentary on herodotus, aldo corcella. A commentary on herodotus books iiv by david asheri, 9780199639366, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Asheri, lloyd and corcella, a commentary on herodotus books iiv 2007 is now the main text, but has not yet fully replaced the old commentary on herodotus by w.
Greek text with facing vocabulary and commentary, 2nd ed. Greek text with facing vocabulary and commentary paperback sept. Aug 30, 2007 a commentary on herodotus books iiv volume 1 of a commentary on herodotus, aldo corcella. Aug 30, 2007 buy commentary on herodotus books iiv. This region, he reports, is a sandy desert, and the sand there contains a wealth of fine gold dust. A selective bibliography to herodotus items with an asterisk. A commentary on herodotus books llv paperback 15 dec. An invaluable resource for the study of one of the greatest, and earliest, western prose writers.
However, apart from new commentaries for books viii and ix in the cambridge green and yellow series 1 and lionel scotts historical commentary of book vi, 2 there has been no general commentary of the whole of herodotus text to support this new and exciting raft of scholarship except the. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Reading herodotus is a 2007 text which represented a departure in herodotean scholarship. A commentary on herodotus books iiv available in hardcover.
This is problematic for those without resources to a good library. This new edition of the ix book by herodotus, edited by a. Edited by oswyn murray and alfonso moreno with a contribution by maria brosius. Each chapter studies a separate logos in book 5 and pursues two closely related lines of inquiry. The book with title a commentary on herodotus books iiv bks. Herodotus 7 beta greek and latin texts with facing. Quite a few comments have been posted about the history of herodotus. A commentary on herodotus books iiv free ebook download as pdf file. Hide browse bar your current position in the text is marked in blue. Jan 03, 2008 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
It is designed for use alongside the oxford classical text of herodotus, and will replace the centuryold historical commentary of how and wells 1912 as the most authoritative account of modern. David asheri, alan lloyd, and aldo corcella edited by oswyn murray and and alfonso moreno. Formerly professor of ancient history david asheri, david asheri, alan lloyd, professor of ancient history alan lloyd, aldo corcella, professor of classical philology aldo corcella. David asheri, a firstclass israeli herodotean, who as overall editor of the project has also contributed a lengthy and brilliant, introductory essay on herodotus and his work. How and wells 1912, while still leaving room for book 4. Books iiv cover the history and cultures of lydia, egypt, persia, and the nomads of scythia and north africa, in their contacts with the greeks from mythical times to the start of the fifth century bc.
Asheris commentary on book 3 benefits from a helpful translation of the bisi tun inscription by maria brosius 52837, as well as a list of satrapies and peoples that are named in herodotus and in the persian inscriptions 53742. A commentary on herodotus books i iv book, 2007 worldcat. Dec 15, 2011 a commentary on herodotus books iiv by david asheri, 9780199639366, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A commentary on herodotus books iiv hardcover david asheri. Erato aristagoras, the author of the ionian revolt. A commentary on herodotus books iiv asheri, david, lloyd, alan, corcella, aldo. Greek text with facing vocabulary and commentary under a creative commons license.
Wells, a commentary on herodotus, book i, chapter 0. The fundamental commentary resource for the early books. Jun 22, 2009 a commentary on herodotus, books iiv, by david asheri, alan lloyd, and aldo corcella, edited by oswyn murray. Herodotus, one of the earliest and greatest of western prose authors, set out in the late fifth century bc to describe the world as he knew it its peoples and their achievements, together with the causes and course of the great wars that brought the greek cities into conflict with the. A commentary on herodotus books iiv 1st edition by david asheri author visit amazons david asheri page. A commentary on herodotus books iiv formerly professor of. Lloyd produced for this same series a condensed version of his book ii commentary 1989, and the first half of herodotus was rounded off by. Alfonso moreno this commentary by leading scholars has been revised and edited, and is designed for use alongside the oxford classical text of herodotus, and will replace the centuryold historical commentary of. Masaracchias edition, which had a less extensive commentary and was published in the same series nearly thirty years ago. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
If youre at all interested in getting the full meaning from herodotus which is, in my opinion, a large part of the reason to read ancient texts you will need to consult an additional commentary quite often. A commentary on herodotus books iiv herodotus, one of the earliest and greatest of western prose authors, set out in the late fifth century bc to describe the world as he knew it its peoples and their achievements, together with the causes and course of the great wars that brought the greek cities into conflict with the empires of the near east. Asheri, david, lloyd, alan, corcella, aldo, murray, oswyn, moreno, alfonso. It is designed for use alongside the oxford classical text of herodotus, and will replace the centuryold historical commentary of how and wells 1912 as the most authoritative account of modern scholarship on herodotus. July 20 this link contains a free pdf copy of herodotus book i.
Greek text with facing vocabulary and commentary under a creative commons license this draft was made with great haste and has not be proofread. The first volume, which contains a general introduction by david asheri, and commentaries with introductions to books i to iv of herodotus histories by asheri, lloyd and corcella, herodotean scholars of some considerable distinction, certainly lives up to those expectations. A commentary on herodotus books iiv 2007 oxford university press oxford. The history of herodotus by herodotus written 440 b. Jul 01, 2015 there is a useful commentary by lloyd 2007. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A selective bibliography to herodotus items with an. A comprehensively revised and updated guide to books iiv of herodotus. For the general reader it, and all four individual books, remain the most valuable and accessible matter in an advanced commentary. Dec 15, 2011 buy a commentary on herodotus books llv by asheri, david isbn. Asheri s commentary on book 3 benefits from a helpful translation of the bisi tun inscription by maria brosius 52837, as well as a list of satrapies and peoples that are named in herodotus and in the persian inscriptions 53742. Each subsequent generation of historians has sought to use his text.
I recommend asheri, lloyd and corcella on books iiv. General introduction, david asheri book i david asheri book ii alan lloyd book iii david asheri book iv aldo corcella. Herodotus research project history bibliographies cite. A commentary on herodotus book i at least notes of an. A commentary on herodotus books iiv formerly professor. Histories book ix, by herodotus, edited by michael a. The first volume, which contains a general introduction by david asheri, and commentaries with introductions to books i to iv of herodotus histories by asheri.
Herodotus, the histories, book 1, chapter 1, section 0. A commentary on herodotus books iiv david asheri, alan lloyd, and aldo corcella edited by oswyn murray and and alfonso moreno. Download and read free online a commentary on herodotus books iiv bks. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This woman, according to the reportage of some greeks as opposed to others metexeteroi. Feb 11, 2010 a commentary on herodotus book i at least ok, lets say that we want a historical commentary on herodotus. Herodotus book 7 commentary beta edition 14 mb pdf aug 2012 rightclick on pc, ctrlclick on mac for option to download directly this link contains a free pdf copy of an unrevised draft of herodotus histories book 7. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In book 3, passages 102 to 105, herodotus reports that a species of foxsized, furry ants lives in one of the far eastern, indian provinces of the persian empire. A commentary on herodotus, books iiv, by david asheri, alan lloyd, and aldo corcella, edited by oswyn murray. A commentary on herodotus books iiv by david asheri, alan. Click anywhere in the line to jump to another position. Full text of a commentary on herodotus internet archive.
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