A companion to Greek and Roman historiography / edited by John Marincola.

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This two-volume Companion to Greek and Roman Historiography reflects the new directions and interpretations that have arisen in the field of ancient historiography in the past few decades. Comprises a series of cutting edge articles written by recognised scholars Presents broad, chronological treatments of important issues in the writing of history and antiquity These are complemented by chapters on individual genres and sub-genres from the fifth century B.C.E. to the fourth century C.E. Provides a series of interpretative readings on the individual historians Contains essays on the neighbouring genres of tragedy, biography, and epic, among others, and their relationship to history

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In the Iliad, Histor was a judge at the finish line of a race, and so traditionally, the historie of Herodotus and his successors has been regarded as expression of objective judgment--logos--taking the place of imaginative stories--mythos. But modern deconstructionism doubts the very possibility of objective judgment. This work presents the deconstructionist case very well. In 57 essays, all notable for impressive scholarship and concision, a distinguished team of contributors from the US, Britain, and Europe trace social class, educational institutions, political ideologies, and literary aims as decisive influences on classical historiography, first in a series of historical surveys, and then in analyses of individual authors and subgenres. The work concludes with two indexes (passages and subjects) and a 60-page bibliography, a splendid guide to the scholarship of the last 60 years. This is a major work on a major genre of classical literature, with no rival in English (or any other language), and it belongs in every collection serving students of Greek and Roman history and literature. Professors to freshmen will find this an indispensable guide to the subject. Sturdy binding, elegant typography, and quality paper justify the price and ensure that the work will serve long and well in every library. Summing Up: Essential. All levels/libraries. R. I. Frank emeritus, University of California, Irvine