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The Wars of Greece and Persia: Selections from Herodotus in Attic Greek is a book published in 1917, featuring a collection of stories from the ancient Greek historian Herodotus about the wars between Greece and Persia. The book is written entirely in Attic Greek, the dialect spoken in Athens during the classical period of Greek history. Herodotus is considered the father of history and his writings provide valuable insights into the political, social, and cultural aspects of ancient Greece and Persia. The book includes stories about the Persian Wars, the Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Thermopylae, and the Battle of Salamis. The book is intended for advanced students of Greek who have a good understanding of the language and its grammar. It includes footnotes and vocabulary lists to aid in comprehension. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, literature, and language.This Book Is In English And Greek.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.