Herodotus is called “Father of History”. His major work is The Histories. It mainly records the Persian Wars between Greece and Persia. He tried to explain historical causes rather than simply telling stories.
希罗多德被称为 “历史之父”。代表作《历史》，主要记述希腊与波斯之间的希波战争。他试图解释历史事件的起因，而不只是单纯叙述故事。
Thucydides is another great Greek historian. His masterpiece is History of the Peloponnesian War. He wrote about the war between Athens and Sparta. He focused on facts, political power and human nature, avoiding supernatural explanations.
修昔底德是另一位伟大的希腊历史学家。代表作《伯罗奔尼撒战争史》，记录雅典与斯巴达之间的战争。他注重史实、政治权力与人的本性，摒弃超自然的解释。
Xenophon was also an important historian. His Anabasis describes the march of Greek mercenaries in Persia.
色诺芬同样是重要历史学家。其著作《长征记》描写希腊雇佣军在波斯的行军历程。