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"Cyropaedia" by Xenophon offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient political philosophy and the art of leadership. This work of historical fiction explores the education and character of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian Empire. While presented as a biographical narrative, "Cyropaedia" delves into...

"Cyropaedia" by Xenophon offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient political philosophy and the art of leadership. This work of historical fiction explores the education and character of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian Empire. While presented as a biographical narrative, "Cyropaedia" delves into...

Cyropaedia is a biography of Cyrus the Great, the founder of Achaemenid Empire and the first Persian Empire. It is "a political romance, describing the education of the ideal ruler, trained to rule as a benevolent despot over his admiring and willing subjects." Aspects...

This book "" Cyropaedia; The Education Of Cyrus "" has been considered important throughout the human history. It has been out of print for decades.So that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a...

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.Author: XenophonISBN-10: 3387017596ISBN-13: 9783387017595Publisher: Megali VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/31/2023Pages: 424Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

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Xenophon's masterpiece, The Education of Cyrus, is a work that was admired by Machiavelli for its lessons on leadership. Also known as the Cyropaedia, this philosophical novel is loosely based on the accomplishments of Cyrus the Great, founder of the vast Persian Empire that...

Xenophon's masterpiece, The Education of Cyrus, is a work that was admired by Machiavelli for its lessons on leadership. Also known as the Cyropaedia, this philosophical novel is loosely based on the accomplishments of Cyrus the Great, founder of the vast Persian Empire that...

Xenophon was acknowledged in Antiquity as a philosopher, a historian (third in the triad of great Classical historians, alongside Herodotus and Thucydides), and a literary artist. His narrative was appreciated for its literary qualities including its charm, wit, vigour, and sweetness (for which he...

The Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis, originally published in 1885, is a classic work of ancient Greek literature. The book consists of four separate volumes, each detailing a different stage of the journey of ten thousand Greek mercenaries who marched from Greece to Persia...

Hellenica is a historical account written by Xenophon, a Greek historian and philosopher, in the 4th century BC. It covers the period of Greek history from the end of the Peloponnesian War in 411 BC to the Battle of Mantinea in 362 BC. The...

"Hellenica" by Xenophon offers a vital historical account of Ancient Greece, focusing on the tumultuous period of Spartan and Theban Supremacies (404-362 B.C.). A contemporary record of the era, this book provides insights into the political and military events that shaped the Greek world...

Xenophon's Hellenica is a Classical Greek historical narrative divided into seven books that describe Greco-Persian history in the years BCE 411-362. The first two books narrate the final years of the Peloponnesian War from the exact moment in time at which Thucydides' history ends....

Hellenica/i> is Xenophon's chronicle of the history of the Greeks, or the "Hellenes" from 411 to 359 BCE. It is a continuation of Thucydides' narrative, History of the Peloponnesian War. This history covers the last seven years of the war, and its aftermath. It...

This volume combines Xenophon's "Hellenica, Books VI & VII" and "Anabasis, Books I-III", offering readers a valuable insight into classical Greek history and literature. Xenophon, a student of Socrates, provides a first-hand account of pivotal events and military campaigns, marked by his clear and...

"Hellenics, Books I and II" offers a compelling firsthand account of ancient Greece, penned by Xenophon, a soldier and historian who lived through many of the events he describes. Detailing the tumultuous period following the Peloponnesian War, Xenophon's narrative provides invaluable insights into the...

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Once upon a time Simonides the poet paid a visit to Hiero the "tyrant," and when both obtained the leisure requisite, Simonides began this conversation:Author: XenophonISBN-10: 1514858738ISBN-13: 9781514858738Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/06/2015Pages: 58Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.12d

Hiero By Xenophon Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 BCE. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move...

Hiero is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Greek philosopher and historian Xenophon. The book is a dialogue between Hiero, the tyrant of Syracuse, and Simonides, a famous poet. Hiero is feeling unhappy and dissatisfied with his life as a ruler, despite his...

In “Hiero, ” Xenophon presents a thought-provoking dialogue between the tyrant Hiero of Syracuse and the poet Simonides. This timeless work delves into the challenges and complexities of leadership, exploring the differences between the life of a private citizen and that of a ruler....

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Xenophon's Anabasis is a chronicle and the first autobiographical account. It tells of the march of the Ten Thousand, mercenaries recruited by Cyrus to dethrone his brother, the king of Persia. The book is an essential source of information about Persia, the people of...

An essential text for understanding Socrates, Xenophon's Memorabilia is the compelling tribute of an affectionate student to his teacher, providing a rare firsthand account of Socrates' life and philosophy. The Memorabilia is invaluable both as a work of philosophy in its own right and...

An essential text for understanding Socrates, Xenophon's Memorabilia is the compelling tribute of an affectionate student to his teacher, providing a rare firsthand account of Socrates' life and philosophy. The Memorabilia is invaluable both as a work of philosophy in its own right and...

The lengthiest and most famous of Xenophon's Socratic writings, the Memorabilia is a defense of Socrates, offering edifying examples of Socrates' conversations and activities. Xenophon argues that Socrates was innocent of the formal charges against him: failure to recognize the gods of Athens, introduction...

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Socrates without Plato. Xenophon (ca. 430 to ca. 354 BC), a member of a wealthy but politically quietist Athenian family and an admirer of Socrates, left Athens in 401 BC to serve as a mercenary commander for Cyrus the Younger of Persia, then joined...

What if the most powerful philosophy was found not in grand speeches-but in daily life?In Memorabilia, Xenophon captures a side of Socrates that is often overshadowed by more dramatic accounts. Rather than focusing on metaphysical ideas or courtroom defenses, this work presents Socrates in...

What if the most powerful philosophy was found not in grand speeches-but in daily life?In Memorabilia, Xenophon captures a side of Socrates that is often overshadowed by more dramatic accounts. Rather than focusing on metaphysical ideas or courtroom defenses, this work presents Socrates in...

'Who would you say knows himself?' In 399 BCE Socrates was tried in Athens on charges of irreligion and corruption of the young, convicted, and sentenced to death. Like Plato, an almost exact contemporary, in his youth Xenophon (c. 430-c. 354 BCE) was one...

Oeconomicus A Treatise on the Science of the Household in the form of a Dialogue Xenophon Xenophon of Athens was an ancient Greek philosopher, historian, soldier, mercenary, and student of Socrates.As an historian, Xenophon is known for recording the history of his time, the...

The Oeconomicus is unique in Greek literature in combining a discussion of the proper management of a family or household and didactic material on agriculture within a Socratic dialogue. One of the richest primary sources for the social, economic, and intellectual history of classical...

What if managing a home well was the first step to mastering leadership and life?In Oeconomicus, Xenophon delivers one of the earliest surviving texts on economics-not as a study of money, but as a guide to virtue in action. Through a thoughtful dialogue between...

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On Horsemanship is a classic book on the art of horsemanship written by the ancient Greek philosopher and soldier, Xenophon. The book is a detailed guide on how to select, train, and care for horses, as well as how to ride them effectively. Xenophon...

Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to...

Claiming to have attained some proficiency in horsemanship ourselves, as the result of long experience in the field, our wish is to explain, for the benefit of our younger friends, what we conceive to be the most correct method of dealing with horses.Author: XenophonISBN-10:...

"On Horsemanship" by Xenophon remains a cornerstone text for those seeking wisdom in horse training and equestrianism. Written in ancient Greece, this treatise offers timeless advice on selecting, caring for, and training horses. Xenophon, a renowned military leader and philosopher, shares his insights into...

On horsemanship is a classical treatise that explores the art and science of horse training, riding, and management. Xenophon provides practical guidance on selecting, breaking, and maintaining horses, emphasizing the importance of understanding their anatomy, temperament, and health. The work details grooming practices, riding...

Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to...

"On Revenues," by Xenophon, offers a fascinating glimpse into the economic challenges and potential solutions facing ancient Athens. Written by the renowned philosopher and historian, this treatise explores various strategies for increasing the city-state's income and ensuring its financial stability. Delving into topics of...

Paideia is a classical Greek term that refers to the process of education in all its forms. The work provides an education on the art of horsemanship, an important skill in ancient Greece that covered both riding and chariot racing. Xenophon's writing serves as...

Discover the ancient epic of Cyrus the Great with Xenophon's "Selections from the Cyropedia." Follow the Persian emperor on his journey to conquering Babylon and witness his renowned leadership and military prowess. A classic tale of power, conquest, and heroism, this book is a...

STOIC SIX PACK 6 - THE CYRENAICS: Aristippus Biographies by William Smith and Diogenes La rtius, On the Contempt of Death by Marcus Tullius Cicero, Dionysius the Renegade by Diogenes La rtius, Phaedo by Plato, Philebus by Plato and Aristippus vs Socrates by Xenophon.Author:...