The Ethiopian however, perceiving that they had come as spies, spoke to them as follows . . . .Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our special
Persia Invades Africa Beyond Egypt
After this Cambyses planned three several expeditions, one against the Carthaginians, another against the Ammonians, and a third against the
Persia Conquers Egypt
. . . having arrayed his daughter in the clothing of a slave, he sent her forth with a pitcher to fetch water, and with her he sent also other maidens
Persia Captures Memphis
I was witness moreover of a great marvel, being informed of it by the natives of the place; for of the bones scattered about of those who fell in this
Persia Invades Egypt
And one thing I shall tell of, which few of those who go in ships to Egypt have observed, and it is this . . . .Translated by George C. Macaulay
Beginning of Herodotus – Book III
So Amasis, who was vexed by the power of the Persians and afraid of it, knew neither how to give nor how to refuse: for he was well assured that