Herodotus
Tom Holland · 2013
Tom Holland's 2014 translation is the one I'd start with — vigorous, witty, genuinely fun to read, which matters in a 600-page book, with Paul Cartledge's notes for context. The most inviting Herodotus for a modern reader. This is where I'd start. (For deep study, pair it with the Landmark.)
Andrea L. Purvis (Landmark) · 2007
The Landmark Herodotus is the reference edition — Andrea Purvis's translation wrapped in maps on nearly every spread, running headers, dates, and scholarly appendices. Unbeatable if you want to never be lost; more apparatus than a casual read needs.
Robin Waterfield · 1998
Robin Waterfield's Oxford translation is often called the most fluid and accurate of the lot, with good notes. A strong, less-flashy alternative to Holland for readers who want precision.
George Rawlinson · 1858
George Rawlinson's 1858 translation is public domain and free — the Victorian standard, complete and faithful, in older English. Free, with the modern versions ahead of it on readability.
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