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This book contains important texts from the work of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. It includes the seventh, eighth, and ninth books of his Histories, as well as appendices with additional information, indices, and maps. Herodotus is considered to be one of the founders of the field of history, and his writings offer valuable insights into the customs, traditions, and politics of ancient Greece and its neighbors. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.