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Marozzi, Justin. The Way of Herodotus: Travels with the Man Who Invented History. Da Capo. Jan. 2009. c.352p. maps. bibliog. ISBN 978-0-306-81621-5. $27.50. HIST

Herodotus is a somewhat controversial figure, dubbed both the "Father of History" and the "Father of Lies" for his famous Histories, which explored the causes of the Greek and Persian wars while often digressing into cultural notes, examinations of politics, and local legends. Marozzi (Tamerlane) makes no secret of his admiration for the man, and in this vivid travelog he lets Herodotus's spirit be companion and guide. Marozzi traces Herodotus's footsteps as he sought out knowledgeable people for their …

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