of interest, facts would have helped readers learn more about the way
of life. Since many versions were written of his book, if there were
more facts in his writing, less alterations from version to version would
have occurred. He compares the culture differences among various
countries during ancient times. His book was a guide to other
civilizations of what was occurring in the world at the time. It informed
people about culture, government, society and important events.
Although he was interested in important men, he didnt find common
men of their time important figures of society. He interest was driven
by their significant mens achievements. Common men achieve things
daily and inspire those around them but since they were not
recognized they were considered irrelevant to Herodotus.