Courage, Caution, and the Weight of Chance
An examination of Book Seven of Herodotus’ Histories in which Xerxes and Artabanus discuss whether caution or daring is necessary in human affairs. Read Article
An examination of Book Seven of Herodotus’ Histories in which Xerxes and Artabanus discuss whether caution or daring is necessary in human affairs. Read Article
Herodotus show the rudiments of Greek political thought in the concrete circumstance of a discussion about possible regimes for Persia. Read Article
Herodotus named two main purposes to his work of history, and both of these purposes have everything to do with finding the true causes of human actions. Read Article