They produced the most coherent continuous early histories we have, which others followed, many with little merit.
Both Herodotus and Thucydides study the ideals that lead civilizations, like Persia, Athens and Sparta to war.
Herodotus is considered the father of history. The second ancient Greek historian was Thucydides.
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Herodotus is considered to be the father of history. Herodotus was the first to record a historical event and that was the Persian War.
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he wrote the history of Persian wars and tried to separate fact from legend
Thucydides and Herodotus are both ancient historians, but they differ significantly in their approaches and subject matter. Herodotus, often called the "Father of History," focused on a wide range of events, including cultural and mythical elements, emphasizing storytelling and moral lessons. In contrast, Thucydides, known for his work "History of the Peloponnesian War," adopted a more rigorous, analytical approach, prioritizing factual accuracy and political realism over narrative embellishments. While Herodotus sought to explain the past through a broader lens, Thucydides concentrated on contemporary events and the complexities of human nature and power dynamics.
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Herodotus I think.
Herodotus of Halicarnassus.