On Writing History from Herodotus to Herodian (Penguin Black Classics)

This anthology of writings from the ancient world explores how history should be written and what responsibility the historian bears. It ranges from longer pieces, such as the complete essays 'On Thucydides' by Dionysus, 'On the Malice of Herodotus' by Plutarch and the witty 'How to Write History' by Lucian, to key shorter writings by Polybius, Cicero, Xenophon and Pliny the Younger.

Aceasta antologie de scrieri din lumea antica exploreaza modul in care ar trebui scrisa istoria si ce responsabilitate are istoricul. Acesta variaza de la piese mai lungi, precum eseurile complete „Despre Tucidide” de Dionis, „Despre rautatea lui Herodot” de Plutarh si „Cum sa scrii istoria” de Lucian, pana la scrierile cheie mai scurte de Polibiu, Cicero, Xenofon si Pliniu cel Tanar.