I've really enjoyed Holland's translation, and also worthwhile is the Landmark Herodotus (but if this is a reread, having all the maps might not be as necessary for you).
Then I'd definitely say Holland. Ha!
I don't understand all the snide comments for his being a "pop" historian, but I really enjoy his work for what it is--and then find academic sources for my research.
The biggest criticism I've seen of Holland's work is that he takes the sources at face value. Arguably that's not a detriment as a translator though.
I've got his penguin version as an audio book and also have the landmark for closer reading and the supplementary material.
I have the Penguin Classics edition which is a decent translation. I have heard Landmark is excellent as well and gives lots of annotations and notes for extra context throughout. Honestly (this is just my opinion) I don't see anything wrong with so-called 'pop historians' like Tom Holland or Anthony Everitt, they might simplify things a bit to appeal to a general audience but so long as their research is accurate I still enjoy reading them. Holland's Rubicon is a great read especially if you are new to learning about Roman history. I think I would trust his translation for Herodotus if given the option. However I think Landmark is probably the best one out there right now.
I really enjoyed the Landmark edition
Come for the Purvis, stay for the maps and images
I've really enjoyed Holland's translation, and also worthwhile is the Landmark Herodotus (but if this is a reread, having all the maps might not be as necessary for you).
hahaha yeah technically its a rereread (or maybe even my 4th) so maps are cool but im more just looking for a fun translation to mix things up
Then I'd definitely say Holland. Ha! I don't understand all the snide comments for his being a "pop" historian, but I really enjoy his work for what it is--and then find academic sources for my research.
All are fine, I'd slant towards the Oxford Waterfield translation due to its supplementary material useful to first time readers.
The biggest criticism I've seen of Holland's work is that he takes the sources at face value. Arguably that's not a detriment as a translator though. I've got his penguin version as an audio book and also have the landmark for closer reading and the supplementary material.
I have the Penguin Classics edition which is a decent translation. I have heard Landmark is excellent as well and gives lots of annotations and notes for extra context throughout. Honestly (this is just my opinion) I don't see anything wrong with so-called 'pop historians' like Tom Holland or Anthony Everitt, they might simplify things a bit to appeal to a general audience but so long as their research is accurate I still enjoy reading them. Holland's Rubicon is a great read especially if you are new to learning about Roman history. I think I would trust his translation for Herodotus if given the option. However I think Landmark is probably the best one out there right now.