Category Archives: Greek Historians

Herodotus

Posted on November 13, 2010 by

Herodotus ( 5th century B.C. )  of Helicarnas is generally considered as the founder of history, as the “father of history” after the definition of Cicero.Through his masterpiece “Histories”  he becomes a pioneer. At the same time Herodotus stated that … Continue reading →

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Greek Historians

Posted on November 13, 2010 by

The ancient Greeks revered so much history, that they have assigned a muse (Clio) to the concept of history.Originally the  meaning of this term involves research (analysis) and communication of its results. Herodotus was the first to point out that … Continue reading →

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Xenophon

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

Xenophon was born in Athens (from which he was later exiled) in the second half of the 5th century B.C. His date of death is also uncertain but was around 355. His banishment appears to have been revoked before he … Continue reading →

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