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This definitive edition of Herodotus's classic history brings the ancient world to life in vivid detail. From the rise and fall of mighty empires to the legendary battles between Greece and Persia, Herodotus's work is a timeless masterpiece of historical storytelling. With comprehensive notes and detailed maps, this book provides modern readers with all the tools they need to fully appreciate and understand this essential work of history. 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.