Herodotus's work poses a challenge to readers who enter its labyrinth. Welcome then is a guide which sets out the complex narrative structure clearly and gives the reader an insight into Herodotus' preoccupations and the reception of his great work.

Alan Beale, Classics for All

This book gives students confidence to navigate the rich but disjointed narrative of the Histories under the guidance of the current trends in research.

Bryn Mawr Classical Review

This book is a clear and well written conspectus of Herodotean studies. Student and scholar alike will find it an invaluable vade mecum to a highly complex and multi-layered work.

Alan B Lloyd, Professor Emeritus, Department of Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology, Swansea University, UK