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As the ancestor of western history or history books, Herodotus' books are simply unreasonable if they are not recommended.

Behavior, however, it is a pity that most people only know that the book "History" has opened the tradition of western historiography that emphasizes synthesis and ignores textual research.

But few people often read the original works (I'm sorry to say that I just skim them), and the history of books is basically folk books.

Encyclopedias, or more similar to notes divided by geographical concepts, and such as Spring and Autumn Annals and Historical Records.

Compared with China's early history books, there is basically nothing in common (especially the first volume). This book is basically a myth+rumor.

+hearsay+folk stories+royal anecdotes+local customs+small fragments.

People in China often talk about Herodotus' first-hand materials when praising him. In fact, in my opinion, this is not correct.

Strict first-hand materials (or simply nonsense) are not the essence of this book, but the most valuable part of this book.

In other words, he has no preconceptions about Hellenism, and he describes all the people along the Mediterranean equally.

Tribal life habits describe their interesting stories with relish, without ridicule and prejudice, even in the enemy Persia.

His length is no less than that of Greece (especially the first volume).

That is, although Thucydides' history of the Peloponnesian War is much more rigorous than his, I still recommend history.

The reason why he is virtuous is that he has a broad vision and a broad mind.

2. Tacitus' Chronicle.

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In the language of Yu, a literary stick, I should be able to say, "I recommend Greek and Roman historical works. Who do you want to skip?"

Who? It's a little difficult. "

But I just want to dance. I want to dance and dance and dance again. I skipped Thucydides' history of the Peloponnesian War, Zhi Nuo.

Finn, Long March, Savilius, Catiline conspiracy.

There is no doubt that the history of different periods described in these three books has its extremely important position, but I think,

Generally speaking, these three books are not so distinctive, although Thucydides' style and Herodotus are much calmer.

, material is also rich, but compared with the calm attitude analysis, worse than Plutarch is not an order of magnitude, compared with material.

Abundant, and here recommended Tacitus chronicle, also sent a lot.

Some people recommend Tacitus' History, which is actually a chronicle book, although it describes history later (starting from Garba)

But this book was written earlier. Because we pay more attention to the analysis of historical materials today than the historical materials themselves, it was written later, but it is

Chronicle is regarded as Tacitus' reflection on the causes of chaos after Nero, which is undoubtedly more secular.

Tacitus and Pliny Jr. were close friends and were elected as consuls, so his perspective seems to be nothing.

It is unique, but it undoubtedly has broader political significance.

Similarly, I don't think the text of this book has any characteristics (compared with Suvitonius and Plutarch) (although Tashi

Tuo and Pliny are both literary geniuses, but for one thing, this is just an expression by the author of the preface, and for another, I don't know Greek.

Or Latin, unable to evaluate), but his materials are the place to win. We know the masterpiece "Where are you going?

Petronius, a brilliant figure portrayed in Going Out, was born out of Tacitus' thousands of words.

It's already started. And this role has never appeared anywhere else (at least I haven't seen it)

3, Caesar' Gaul War'

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I saw some friends on the board of directors have a low opinion of this book and think it is boring. I don't deny this, at least, even Tacitus'.

The article, some people in ancient Rome thought it was gorgeous, so Caesar's words, which the ancient Romans thought were simple, were naturally true.

At least, I also think that the hypnotic degree of this book is not much different from that of the circuit analysis book, just a calendar.

Historical works or literary works, after all, it is the most important thing to have substance in words, and all books are magnificent.

Aren't they all preparing scripts for the rise of great powers?

Compared with the Gaul War, the civil war is obviously more exciting, at least the confrontation between two civilized groups, not the text.

The Ming people killed barbarians, but looking back, we think that since the historical center of gravity was after that, it came from southern Italy.

The Ministry moved to Gaul outside the mountain, so the value of this book needs no further explanation.

But for those who want to see the literary talent of the leaders as advertised in the preface, they will be disappointed.

4, Suvitonius' Biography of the Twelve Kings of Rome'

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Everyone with literary talent has come down, but this time the author seems to have gone a little too far. The bad result is that I have basically finished reading it.

This book, almost only remembers those funny descriptions and descriptions of the private lives of emperors, just like our symbolism.

Painting is often more impressive than classicism, and the love for comics far exceeds ordinary sketches and the praise of Suvitonius.

Zhang is just like the current leader drawing sketches and cartoons. Although the painter obviously enlarged his nose, Tony knew it at a glance.

Who is the knife painted?

He wrote that Caesar was actually gay, "crawling under a man's pants, the queen of Buisine (

Caesar) ",and Augustus's Gentle Eyes, Tiberius's Rape of the Boy and His Brother.

",Carregula" the name comes from the little boots used in the military camp "anyway, this historical description is unorthodox.

Yes, some essays even exceed the text. . . For example, Nero left his mark on Agrippina's skirt.

I guess he basically inherited Herodotus' love of nonsense.

5. edward gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.

There are several versions of this book in China, but I still recommend business.

People who write epics are usually people who write victories, because it may be easier to write a spirit that no one can stop.

But people like edward gibbon seldom write an epic about the decline of an empire, because it is terrible.

Death will inevitably fall into the stereotype of heroic shortness of breath.

What's more, Gibbon's words are really delicious to read. Unfortunately, I haven't read the English version.

Otherwise it may be of great benefit to my English.

The main reason is that unlike Tacitus or Titus and levi, edward gibbon is almost a modern man.

Describe this history in the style of modern history, which is obviously fragmented and orderly. I personally think this book.

There is no harm (not derogatory) in being a textbook. Until now, historians still seem to agree with his five views on the rise of Christianity.

Explain.

In addition, it seems (this is entirely my personal experience) that the author seems to have a unique strength and vision.

The rise of new forces can be seen from the historical trend alone.

Unlike us, when writing about the end of an empire or dynasty, we only say things like "the sun goes down" and "the sun goes down"

6. Fiction and entertainment

Shankovich, where are you going? Giovannioni, Spartacus, NBC Rome S 1S2.

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It's a pity that campus novels such as "Falling in Love with a Devil" are flooding today, although the words are not good or bad.

I don't think it's necessary to make irresponsible remarks, but I still feel a little pity. Why isn't there such a good novel?

Someone is watching.

As mentioned above, Shchenkovich was born in Tacitus, and the story of Spartacus seems to have not been reprinted in 2000, but

These stories are so wonderful that I suggest my male compatriots have a look, even in the name of Hermon.

All right.

If it takes too much time and effort, I recommend the movie Rome, which is a bit bloody, but I think it is a bit bloody.

Life is basically like this. At present, S2 only appears in the second episode.

7. The Meditations by Kyle Aurelius.

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The era under the rule of Kyle Aurelius was Anthony's golden age, and Greek and Roman philosophy was so brilliant that people could not open their eyes.

Degree, if you must recommend it, then there are at least more than one hundred books on philosophy, at least I personally dare not recommend dialogue.

"The Republic" and so on, I personally think, really want to understand, look at the Greek and Roman part of the history of western philosophy (Russell).

Better than reading the original.

You may already be familiar with Stoic philosophy. I remember that Shaanxi Normal University published The Life of seneca in Bread.

"A book, basically can replace the Roman stoic, stoic philosophy, in my shallow understanding, basically

Ethics is far from philosophy. It advocates frugal and simple life and pursues spiritual purification, but it is easier said than done.

Do something extremely difficult.

I took excerpts from both ends and recommended his meditation, partly because it was really pure, but it was equally shocking.

Writing skills:

Volume 4: 43 "Time seems to be a river composed of various events, and it is a fast-flowing river, because it has just

As soon as he saw something, he was taken away, and another one took his place, and he will be taken away again. "

Volume 12: 36 "Man, you have always been a citizen of this great country. What difference will five years (or three years) make to you? "

And then what? Because everything that conforms to the law is just, if there is no tyrant and no unjust judge to take you away from this country.

It's only natural to send you away at home, so why bother? It's like a

A bailiff once hired an actor, and now he's going to fire him-"but I haven't finished five acts yet,

You are right, but in life, three acts are the whole drama, because what is the whole drama?

Drama depends on the person who used to be the cause of this drama and now is the reason to dissolve it, and you

But it's neither, so leave with satisfaction, because the people who let you go are also satisfied. "

With this second paragraph, Emperor Mark Aurelius finished his three-act drama of life and quit the dance of life satisfactorily in the military camp.

Taiwan Province (This is what I said. . . )

8, Mecca viri' On Levi'

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I haven't read Li Wei's History of Rome, but I don't think I expected it, but Marcia Wei Li's book must be recommended, and everything is available.

History is contemporary history. Macavelli's patriotism and his political experience are the requirements of looking at Roman history through his eyes.

Unified, political and armed Rome, his vision is not only different from that of the ancient Romans, but at least very different from that of Gibbon.

We seem to be no different from us, but more practical. I appreciate him more than the previous seven books.

It should be pointed out that people used to say that this book, contrary to Wang Lun, is the art of angels. Unfortunately, I doubt these comments.

Did the family ever turn over the book,

The excerpt is as follows (I posted it on the board):

The first volume, chapter 14, Comparison between Papilioussand Abipurcha

"... but because one person is particularly reckless and another person is particularly smart when he acts regardless of divination. "

See the comparison between Nicias and crassus in Plutarch.

Chapter 27 of the first volume states that "those who know great good and great evil are few and far between".

"Because people don't know how to do evil gloriously, and they don't know how to achieve perfection. Evil deeds have their greatness, and they can also be

Show generosity, but they don't know how to do it. "

The first volume Chapter 28

"After people's freedom is restored, it will become more and more destructive compared with the situation of maintaining freedom."

9. Plutarch's Biography of the Greco-Roman Celebrity, Volume I (Volume II to be published)

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The funniest thing is that the first volume of this book was published by 1988, and the second volume has not been published for 20 years. I've been waiting for years anyway.

I don't care about waiting a few more years, so I specially asked my classmates studying in Beijing to go to Wangfujing to ask, and they said that the manuscript had not been sent yet.

Go to the editorial department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Anyway, I don't think I can praise the idea of this book too much. What makes the author most worthy is his number.

Almost completely ignoring supernatural power, I analyzed the reasons why every celebrity succeeded and why things failed.

In this book, reason prevails. I think this book is more than the first eight books. Personally, I think if you have to push.

Recommend a Greek and Roman history book, then Plutarch is impossible.

He often said that "it can be said that it is a godsend". . . . . .

10, Montesquieu's On the Reasons for the Rise and Fall of Rome.

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Many people will disagree with my high opinion of this book. My personal experience is that reading it the first time is boring, and then reading it again.

I felt subtle and then I felt great, which left such a deep impression on me, as well as Voltaire's Louis XIV.

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There is not much nonsense here. As I said before, if you must read a book about Roman history, it is Plutarch. If you must,

I read nothing, so I read this one. He said everything. . . . . .

At the same time, there is a book about interest. I think this book is much better than the current American document, and Zhu Guangqian agrees with it.

Than, appear wordy. Not to mention the current art books, without the author's axe cutting skills, the article itself is not beautiful.

Feeling.

Here, out of selfishness, can Montesquieu transfer the ID of the water source to me? . . . . . . . . .

I don't know who it is yet. . . . . .

Well, I hope the level of this book list can be one percent of the previous 20 kinds of China history, ladies and gentlemen.

Please go easy on your friends.

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There are two things, the longer we think about them, the more they fill our hearts with new and new scenes.

Admiration and awe-the bright stars above us and the moral laws in our hearts, I don't need to seek them or just push them.

Test them, as if they were hiding in the dark or out of sight, I saw them in front of me and put it.

Children are directly connected with the consciousness of existence.

Immanuel Kant

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