A Bibliophile's Odyssey: Reading The Great Books

A Bibliophile's Odyssey: Reading The Great Books

Great Books Ep 109. Herodotus - The History - Book 2 (Euterpé), Part 1. Egypt - The Gift of Nile, The Land of Wonders

Reflecting on early childhood development, reduction of toil, who is a citizen, perils of infighting and food restriction customs

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“Concerning Egypt itself I shall extend my remarks to a great length, because there is no country that possesses so many wonders, nor any that has such a number of works which defy description.”

~ ‘The History’ by Herodotus (George Rawlinson translation. GB6 - p. 56)

Brief Summary - The History - Book 2 (Euterp…

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