Herodotus – The Histories – The Folio Society, London, 1992 Edition note First Folio Society edition of this translation, bound in quarter leather with cloth sides. Introduction Herodotus' foundational work of Western history is presented in this distinguished 1992 Folio Society edition. Often called "The Father of History," Herodotus wrote The Histories in the 5th century BCE, offering a sweeping account of the rise of the Persian Empire and the Greco-Persian Wars. This edition uses the faithful translation by Henry Cary (from the text of Baehr), edited and annotated by Dr. Chris Scarre to provide essential historical and archaeological context. ​ Content The work is a vast tapestry of ethnography, geography, and military history, describing the customs of peoples from Egypt to Scythia alongside the dramatic events of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis. The text is supported by maps and a geographical concordance by Andrew Heritage and P.J.M. Geelan, as well as wood engravings and etchings that illustrate the ancient world described by Herodotus. ​ Features Bound in quarter maroon leather with terracotta cloth sides featuring a black Greek vase design. ​The spine features the title stamped in gold. ​Top edge stained brown. ​Printed on Lambeth Wove paper with map endpapers. ​Housed in a plain dark brown slipcase with a gilt Greek key design on the side. ​ Condition Fine condition. Shipping The book will be securely wrapped and shipped as an insured, tracked parcel.