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Herodotus: The Father of History by Sir John Linton Myres offers a considered and scholarly analysis of the life, travels, and groundbreaking work of the Ancient Greek historian, Herodotus. In this comprehensive volume, Myres delves into the challenges Herodotus faced in composing his Histories and examines the innovative methods he employed to weave together fact, narrative, and cultural insight. The Father of History includes incisive historical notes on the Histories themselves, the structure of the text, and a review of centuries of scholarship dedicated to Herodotus' work and legacy. Published by Invictus Publishing. About the author: Sir John Linton Myres (1869-1954) was a British academic who served as the first Wykeham Professor of Ancient History at Oxford University from 1910-1939. Myres was also an archaeologist who travelled throughout the Mediterranean, conducting excavations in Cyprus during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.