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Document Details : Title: Herodotus Remember'd Subtitle: Cultures of Empire in the Long 19th Century Author(s): SKINNER, Joseph Journal: Pharos Volume: 23 Issue: 1 Date: 2017 Pages: 65-85 DOI: 10.2143/PHA.23.1.3286671 Abstract : The reception of Herodotus’ Histories during in the long 19th century is a rich and understudied topic. This article highlights the way in which encounters with Herodotus formed a series of cross-cutting, interconnected layers (albeit to varying extents) rather than a series of discrete receptions. Instead of focussing solely on members of the classically-educated imperial elite, it attempts to incorporate the experiences of a broader range of society, including women, children and the poor, in a more wide-ranging discussion of engagement with the Histories in 19th-century British Society. In doing so it demonstrates not only the high level of interest in and engagement with Herodotus but also ways in which a shared awareness of the Halicarnassian’s work helped constitute ‘cultures of empire’. |
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