Herodotus: The Histories

translation; introduction and notes by Carolyn Dewald, Oxford University Press (Oxford World’s Classics), 1998 (History Book Club, Book of the Month Club, Reader’s Subscription, BCA) (Folio Society edition, 2020)

Reviews:

"As with all of Waterfield’s translations, the prose is lively, easy to read, and instantly engaging … Highly recommended"

- Joshua Mark, Ancient History Encyclopedia

"Remarkably easy to read"

- Naples Daily News

"Fluent and readable"

- Morning Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas)

"Waterfield’s prose is clear and straightforward"

- Michael Dirda, Washington Post