
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