Herodotus and History: A Defense. As this review will demonstrate, Herodotus' approach to the writing of history is absolutely antithetical to the "journalistic" style of modern times: instead of being concise, he is exhaustive; in place of a "linear" argument, Herodotus' work is characterized by "circular" storytelling and digression. 7 pgs. Bibliography lists 1 source. Pages: 7 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 8020 Herodotus History Defense.doc Price: 62.65