5 famous historians and give their contributions?

Answer 1

Here are some Classical historians for you:

Thucydides: Ancient Greek Historian who informed us of the Peloponnesian Warbetween Sparta and Athens, and the life and times of the famous Pericles.

Herodotus: The Father of History. Ancient Greek writer who travelled extensively and informed us of geography and politics of the time.

Tacitus: Roman Historian who wrote on the Emperors of the early Principate, their activities against Germany and his father in law Agricola who was commander of the legions in Britain. He tells us much of the Emperor's, their policies and is often our only source in regards to the early Britons.

Arrian: History of Alexander the great. Wrote on his conquests, life, politics and influences. Best informant we have on the young king.

Suetonius: Roman Historian/Biographer who wrote The Lives of Twelve Caesars, about the early principate. Unlike Tacitus, Suetonius wasn't so much a historian but a purveyor of juicy gossip. Fun to read.

Plutarch: Parallel lives, comparing the lives of famous Greeks and Romans, which linked them according to their achievements, personalities and the way in which they were viewed by their contemporaries.

Cassius Dio: A Greek Roman historian. Wrote on Alexander and Roman History.