What is the primary source of Herodotus?
Answer and Explanation: Herodotus’s writings are considered primary sources. Herodotus was an ancient Greek writing in the fifth century BCE, so his works can be used as primary sources for the ancient world.
Is Herodotus a good primary source?
The lasting significance of his work continues to be appreciated by millions of people today and, as noted, he continues to be regarded as a primary source for reliable information on the ancient world he observed and wrote about.
Where is the original Herodotus Histories?
In later centuries it made its way to the Jesuit College in Agen (France), and ultimately to the Harley Collection, which forms one of the foundation collections of the British Library. The Histories of Herodotus (c. 484-c.
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