The Significant and the Insignificant: Five Studies in Herodotus' View of History - Couverture rigide

Van De Veen, J E

 
9789050632966: The Significant and the Insignificant: Five Studies in Herodotus' View of History
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 9050632963 ISBN 13 : 9789050632966
Editeur : Brill, 1996

Synopsis

Although it is widely recognised that Solon's thoughts on human life (1.30-32) are important to a correct understanding of Herodotus' work, little attention has been given to their narratological meaning. On the basis of a careful interpretation of five episodes, this monograph argues that Solon's advice, 'look to the end', establishes the viewpoint from which Herodotus' stories are to be understood. This viewpoint leads to surprising conclusions as to what is and is not important to the development of history. It casts doubts especially on the magnificent role of Athens and its democracy.

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Éditeur
Brill
Date d'édition
1996
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9050632963
ISBN 13 
9789050632966
Reliure
Cuir/luxe
Nombre de pages
154
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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