--- product_id: 46805201 title: "Herodotus: The Persian War (Translations from Greek and Roman Authors)" price: "€ 53.47" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/46805201-herodotus-the-persian-war-translations-from-greek-and-roman-authors store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Herodotus: The Persian War (Translations from Greek and Roman Authors) **Price:** € 53.47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Herodotus: The Persian War (Translations from Greek and Roman Authors) - **How much does it cost?** € 53.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/46805201-herodotus-the-persian-war-translations-from-greek-and-roman-authors) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Selections from Herodotus' History which follow the events of the great war between the Greeks and the Persians. The translated extracts include Herodotus' descriptions of the preparations for war and of the great land- and sea-battles which took place. Linking commentaries explain Greek and Persian strategies and battle manoeuvres. Background information on the ships and on the soldiers fighting in the war is also given. Review: Herodotus: The Persian War - This was purchased as a Christmas present and the recipient seemed thrilled to have it as an addition to her reference library. Review: I loved it! It is now more than 15 years ... - I got this from a second hand book store while I was living in Cambridge, England. I was going on a train trip to Scotland and wanted a small book to read. I loved it! It is now more than 15 years later, I still read it every few years or so. I believe this book is part of a series put together for British students preparing for their A-levels. I do not have the benefits of a classics education so I found the background material interspersed through this abridged text extremely helpful in understanding what was going on -- really basic question like "why did Leonidas had to hold out onto the death? What was the military objective of all this?" I found the translation to be excellent. I cannot read the original so this is just a user opinion, not an expert judgement. After reading this book I have picked up two other complete translations of Herodotus by different people. Neither is as good as the translation in this version. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,779,649 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #332 in Teen & Young Adult English as a Second Language Study #1,592 in Arts & Humanities Teaching Materials #2,429 in Ancient History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 9 Reviews | ## Images ![Herodotus: The Persian War (Translations from Greek and Roman Authors) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KDUES64qL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Herodotus: The Persian War *by P***L on January 8, 2013* This was purchased as a Christmas present and the recipient seemed thrilled to have it as an addition to her reference library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved it! It is now more than 15 years ... *by E***H on June 18, 2016* I got this from a second hand book store while I was living in Cambridge, England. I was going on a train trip to Scotland and wanted a small book to read. I loved it! It is now more than 15 years later, I still read it every few years or so. I believe this book is part of a series put together for British students preparing for their A-levels. I do not have the benefits of a classics education so I found the background material interspersed through this abridged text extremely helpful in understanding what was going on -- really basic question like "why did Leonidas had to hold out onto the death? What was the military objective of all this?" I found the translation to be excellent. I cannot read the original so this is just a user opinion, not an expert judgement. After reading this book I have picked up two other complete translations of Herodotus by different people. Neither is as good as the translation in this version. ### ⭐⭐⭐ A GCSE Classical Civilisation textbook *by T***S on July 1, 2008* This is a 1982 textbook for those sitting the GCSE Classical Civilisation exam. It is still utilised by the OCR Board for one of their ten literature topics. Until recently it has been very difficult to obtain, but is now available again in a digital reprint (2008). It covers the Persian War as described in Books 5-9 of Herodotus' Histories. To simplify the subject for schoolchildren, only the key sections are translated, and even these may be subject to abridgment. Shepherd provides a useful introduction and writes his own bridging passages to cover missing sections. The translation is not as entertaining as that by Robin Waterfield (ISBN 0192824252) but it is better adapted to a younger audience being introduced to Herodotus for the first time. Alas, Amazon continue to confuse this book with Rawlinson's complete translation of Herodotus' Histories, 'The Persian Wars', as revealed by their links to 'Other Editions'. ## Frequently Bought Together - Herodotus: The Persian War (Translations from Greek and Roman Authors) - The Conquest of Gaul (Penguin Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/46805201-herodotus-the-persian-war-translations-from-greek-and-roman-authors](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/46805201-herodotus-the-persian-war-translations-from-greek-and-roman-authors) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-28*