The Histories of Herodotus, completed in the second half of the 5th century BC, is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of non-fiction writing. This book offers a translation of Herodotus' Histories.
Tom Holland has adapted Homer, Herodotus, Thucydides and Virgil for the BBC. In 2007, he won the Classical Association Prize, awarded to 'the individual who has done most to promote the study of the language, literature and civilization of Ancient Greece and Rome'. From 2009 to 2011 he was Chair of the Society of Authors. His prize-winning books include Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic, Persian Fire and In the Shadow of the Sword.
