The Histories by Herodotus is the first great history book of the known western world. Written in the mid fifth century BC, this great work of history is often written in a story teller like style, making the deciphering of the true facts a mighty task indeed. But it also gives endlessly entertaining vignettes that spice up the read.In this short excerpt from Tom Holland’s translation, we find why you should never follow your bosses advice to trample on company policies, no matter how enticing it may be.