The Way of Herodotus

“Never less than entertaining . . . a tour de force of travel writing.” —Literary Review

Intrepid travel historian Justin Marozzi retraces the footsteps of Herodotus through the Mediterranean and Middle East, examining Herodotus's two,500-year-old observations about the cultures and places he visited and finding echoes of his legacy reverberating to this day.

The Way of Herodotus is a lively yet thought-provoking excursion into the world of Herodotus, with the man who invented history ever present, guiding the narrative with his discursive spirit.

“Engaging.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review

“An excellent introduction to [Herodotus] and is great fun in its own right.” —National Geographic Adventure

“Marozzi has penned something of a classic, taking on the ancient world through modern eyes and bringing fresh impressions to such familiar, even cliché, places.” —Washington Times