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Herodotus is a seminal work of ancient Greek history, exploring the early years of the Persian Wars and the cultures that clashed in this era. This edition, translated by A.D. Godley, brings the narrative to life for modern readers. Experience the drama, politics, and intrigue of the ancient world with one of the foundational works of Western 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.