Xenophon Anabasis And Symposium And Apologybooks Iv-Vii (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789354186752)

A steady voice from the heart of classical Greece. History told with calm precision. This Xenophon works anthology, edited by I. Brownson, Carleton, brings together Anabasis (Books IV-VII) with the Symposium and Apology, pairing vivid narrative and reflective exchange. Rooted in ancient Greek literature, these classical Greek texts move between the kinetic energy of campaign and the measured pace of argument: clear accounts of Greek military campaigns sit beside a compact Socratic dialogues collection that probes ethics, friendship and civic duty. Xenophon's prose is plain and purposeful; the battlefield sketches read with the momentum of a historical adventure book, while the shorter dialogues convey practical lessons in philosophy and leadership with conversational force. The arrangement emphasises readability and fidelity of tone, making the volume versatile for both leisure and study. Students of classics and general readers alike will find accessible momentum and dependable material for closer analysis. As testimony to life and temper in 4th century BCE Greece, Xenophon occupies a distinctive place among classical sources, illuminating ancient Athens history from soldier and citizen perspectives. Teachers and librarians will recognise its value as a steady teaching text; the work serves as an approachable Plato companion reading and a sturdy academic reference edition for courses, seminars and private study. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Equally at home on a bedside table and on the shelf of classic-literature collectors, it is a readable introduction to ancient Greek literature and a collectible Xenophon work for libraries and enthusiasts, offered here with an eye to long-term stewardship. Whether used in classroom discussion, self-directed study or as part of a collector's library, the volume rewards repeated reading and invites renewed conversation about leadership, duty and civic life.

Author: Carleton I. Brownson
ISBN-10: 9354186750
ISBN-13: 9789354186752
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 10/26/2020
Pages: 542
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d