This book offers a fascinating introduction to Herodotus, the "father of history" and master storyteller. The introductory stories are laid out in a presentation that brings the reader comfortably along through the simplified language. The book includes student notes, vocabulary, and introductions. The Wars of Greece and Persia offers a fascinating introduction to Herodotus, who is considered by academia to be the 'father' of the modern understanding of history as well as one of antiquity's master storytellers (second only to Homer's Illiad and The Odyssey). An ideal introduction to Attic Greek, the stories are laid out in a presentation that brings the reader comfortably along through the simplified language. With student notes, vocabulary and illustrations, these passages from Greek history complement the ancient history studies and add a certain element of prestige to a student who is reading the original. W. D. Lowe has accomplished a major editorial triumph making this an essential work for the study of Attic Greek. -- Midwest Book Review Used Book in Good Condition