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In History / College | 2025-07-06

Who is the author of an extensive Histories and is recognized as the first writer in the Western tradition who devoted himself to historical writing?

A. Herodotus
B. Hesiod
C. Aeschylus
D. Homer

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Answer (1)

Herodotus is recognized as the first historian in the Western tradition, known for his extensive work, Histories . He collected stories from various cultures and events, especially focusing on the Greco-Persian Wars. His approach to historical writing set important precedents for future historians. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06