The original files of Herodotus Book 1 were corrupted shortly after publication in 2013 but were recovered in November 2023. If you would like to recommend changes, please consult #2.

1. Herodotus Book 1 Commentary 2nd ed. (33 mb, .pdf — 29Dec23)

This link contains a free pdf copy of Herodotus Book I: Greek Text with Facing Vocabulary and Commentary, 2nd ed. available for $14.95 on Amazon.com.

2. Recommend corrections directly on an online pdf of Herodotus Book 1  (29Dec23)

3. Student Translation Sheets for Herodotus Book 1: (6.2 mb, .pdf)

This file contains translation pages (11 x 8.5 inches) with the Greek text on the top of the page and lined space below for writing out the translation. The Greek text, page numbers, and headings on the translation sheets correspond exactly to those in the commentary itself so that readers can easy match the commentary page with the text on the translation sheet.

4. Herodotus I Running Core Vocab  Flashcards (.ppt):  (1.2 mb, .zip, .ppt, rev. July 2013)

This .zip file contains six PowerPoint presentations that in turn contain all six pages of the running core vocabulary as digital flashcards (one slide Greek, the next slide Greek and English definition).  The Greek is a unicode font and should be readable on most computers.

5.  Herodotus I Running Core Vocab Flashcards (.jpg):  (13.5 MB, .zip, .jpg, rev. July 2013)

This .zip file contains six folders of paired .jpg flashcards that correspond to the PowerPoint presentations above. These paired .jpg flashcards may be reviewed sequentially on a tablet, smartphone, or similar device. Once you have mastered the flashcard, simply delete it, and focus your attention on the remaining .jpg flashcards.