Widely regarded as the father of history, Herodotus is the first known writer to attempt a comprehensive account of the ancient world. His works cover everything from the Persian Wars to the customs of the Egyptians, and his engaging style continues to captivate readers today. This edition includes a new introduction and notes by a leading scholar, making it an ideal introduction to Herodotus for students and general readers alike. 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.