{"title":"Ian Oliver","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Ian Oliver collection, where history and storytelling intertwine to create engaging narratives. Ian Oliver is a distinguished author known for his insightful exploration of historical events and figures, particularly through his acclaimed work, \u003cem\u003eThe Audiences of Herodotus\u003c\/em\u003e. His writings delve into the intricate tapestry of ancient times, shedding light on the complex dynamics of past societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a curious reader, Oliver’s books offer a captivating journey into the world of History \u0026amp; Military studies. With a focus on clarity and detail, his works provide an educational yet accessible reading experience. Each book is crafted to enhance your understanding of bygone eras, making it perfect for both academic pursuits and leisurely reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Ian Oliver's collection to discover an enriching blend of narratives that bring the past vividly to life, inviting you to reflect on the fascinating stories of our ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-audiences-of-herodotus-by-ian-oliver-9781666936209","title":"The Audiences of Herodotus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy recognising the pervasive influence that Herodotus’s career as an oral performer had on his composition of the \u003ci\u003eHistories\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Audiences of Herodotus: Oral Performance and the Battle Narratives\u003c\/i\u003e argues that the \u003ci\u003eHistories’\u003c\/i\u003e versions of the three most important battles in the Persian Wars—the battles of Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea—persistently and disproportionately advance the interests, biases, and political agendas of distinct audiences in the mid-fifth century, well before Herodotus assembled his famous work of history as it survives to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Salamis and Plataea narratives reflect a mid-century audience of Athenians and their allies; the Thermopylae narrative reflects an Amphictyonic audience gathered at the Pythian Festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIan Oliver concludes that, as a participant in a culture of wisdom performance (\u003ci\u003eepideixis\u003c\/i\u003e), Herodotus originally composed short, ideologically motivated performance pieces that he intended to promote tendentious reinterpretations of these momentous events, then relied on these narratives when he composed his final text: the unitary \u003ci\u003eHistories\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849992065260,"sku":"9781666936209","price":212.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/907576c4607f8a4f4399336192a3d32e.jpg?v=1759082579"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ian-oliver.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}