by Herodotus · Penguin Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780141398778
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«The Madness of Cambyses» is Herodotus's historical account, published by Penguin Books in paperback (64 pages, in English).
Herodotus, considered the father of history, here narrates the figure of Cambyses, king of Persia, weaving factual account with myth. The work describes the greatness and growing madness of the monarch, from the act of shooting at the son of a courtier to his death, and shows the narrative style of the Greek author.
It is part of the Penguin Little Black Classics collection, where it is number 78. Translation from Ancient Greek to English by Tom Holland.
A volume suitable for readers interested in the ancient history of the Persian Empire and in the work of Herodotus.
