The Being Parts of the History of Herodotus, Edited for Boys and Girls Herodotus 481? BCE-421? BCE creator White, John S. (John Stuart) 1847-1922 text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Boys' and Girls' Herodotus" by Herodotus is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This edition, edited for younger readers by John S. White, aims to make the classic writings of Herodotus accessible to boys and girls, blending historical facts with engaging storytelling. The work discusses the origins of historical events, particularly the conflicts between the Greeks and various nations, introduced through the lens of Herodotus's experiences and narrative style. At the start of the narrative, the scene is set in ancient Athens, near the end of the year 446 B.C., as the city faces political uncertainty. Herodotus is described as a famed historian sharing captivating tales before an audience, including a young Thucydides. The introduction highlights his intent to document the historical struggles between Greeks and barbarians, showcasing the origins of various conflicts, customs, and significant figures. The narrative establishes Herodotus’s honest and vivid storytelling approach that includes anecdotes, making it relatable and appealing to younger audiences. The opening chapters delve into the early effects of the conflict over respect and relationships that escalated into war, providing a foundation for the historical accounts that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-10-16 Produced by Turgut Dincer, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified History, Ancient -- Juvenile literature Greece -- History -- Persian Wars, 500-449 B.C. -- Juvenile literature Greece -- History -- To 146 B.C. -- Juvenile literature D Original publication data not identified 15020224 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55758 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55758 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134302.0 55758