Henry, W. P.
Greek Historical Writing

A Historiographical Essay Based on Xenophon's 'Hellenica'.

What is the real value of the historical information preserved in the works of the ancient Greek historians? Using the 'Hellenica' of Xenophon, W. P. Henry presents a detailed examination of the methodology and techniques of Greek historiography with charming clarity, convincing logic and a deep knowledge of ancient history. He turns a strong spotlight on the conditions under which Xenophon worked in producing his controversial account of the affairs of ancient Greece in one of the most exciting periods of her history. IX,219 Seiten, Leinen (Argonaut 1966) textsauber, mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren/clean text pages, minor traces of use, dust jacket somewhat damged, book otherwise flawless