Xenophon

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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...

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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...

One of the more important works of the ancient Greek writer, soldier, and historian Xenophon, "Hellenica" is essentially a history of Greek occurrences from 411 to 362 BCE. It continues a similar account begun by Thucydides to detail the events of the Peloponnesian War....

Xenophon (431-355 BC), son of Gryllus, of the deme Erchia of Athens, was a soldier, mercenary and an admirer of Socrates. He is known for his writings on the history of his own times, the sayings of Socrates, and the life of Greece. He...

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...

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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

I Once upon a time Simonides the poet paid a visit to Hiero the "tyrant," (1) and when both obtained the leisure requisite, Simonides began this conversation: (1) Or, "came to the court of the despotic monarch Hiero." For the "dramatis personae" see Dr....

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...

Xenophon (431-355 BC), son of Gryllus, of the deme Erchia of Athens, was a soldier, mercenary and an admirer of Socrates. He is known for his writings on the history of his own times, the sayings of Socrates, and the life of Greece. He...

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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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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...

'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...

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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...

Xenophon (431-355 BC), son of Gryllus, of the deme Erchia of Athens, was a soldier, mercenary and an admirer of Socrates. He is known for his writings on the history of his own times, the sayings of Socrates, and the life of Greece. He...

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...

Xenophon (431-355 BC), son of Gryllus, of the deme Erchia of Athens, was a soldier, mercenary and an admirer of Socrates. He is known for his writings on the history of his own times, the sayings of Socrates, and the life of Greece. He...

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...

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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

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:...

Stoic Six Pack 7 - The Sophists brings key primary and secondary sources together in one volume for a fully rounded understanding of this early, often misunderstood philosophical movement: The Sophists by Henry Sidgwick; Protagoras, Euthydemus and Gorgias by Plato; Memoirs of Socrates by...

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The Anabasis is a thrilling account of a Greek army's journey from Persia to Greece, written by one of its leaders, Xenophon. This classic work offers a firsthand glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of ancient warfare, as well as a vivid portrait of...

The Anabasis is a thrilling account of a Greek army's journey from Persia to Greece, written by one of its leaders, Xenophon. This classic work offers a firsthand glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of ancient warfare, as well as a vivid portrait of...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

An excellent book for anyone interested in Ancient Greek warfare, or just a rattling good tale.― The NYMAS ReviewOne of the foundational works of military history and political philosophy, and an inspiration for Alexander the Great, the Anabasis of Cyrus recounts the epic story...

An excellent book for anyone interested in Ancient Greek warfare, or just a rattling good tale.― The NYMAS ReviewOne of the foundational works of military history and political philosophy, and an inspiration for Alexander the Great, the Anabasis of Cyrus recounts the epic story...

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This classic historical work by ancient Greek soldier and author Xenophon follows the story of a group of Greek soldiers who, after the fall of the Persian empire, find themselves stranded in enemy territory and must make their way back home. With the addition...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...