Xenophon was een oude Griekse denker, historicus en militaire leider, een tijdgenoot en bewonderaar van Socrates. Zijn geschriften vangen de geest en gedachten van zijn tijd, met name door de dialogen en wijsheid van Socrates te bewaren. Hij verkende historische gebeurtenissen uit zijn tijd, evenals filosofische discussies en het leven in het oude Griekenland. Zijn proza staat bekend om zijn helderheid en verhalende kwaliteit.
Xenophon's Cyropaedia is a unique and influential work of political philosophy, written in the 4th century BCE. The Hellenics is a history of ancient Greece. Together, these texts offer insights into the development of Western political thought and the world of the ancient Greeks.
Take a deep dive into ancient Greek military history with this annotated edition of Xenophon's Agesilaus. Containing detailed syntax rules, historical references, explanatory notes, and indices, this comprehensive volume is an essential resource for students and scholars of classical studies. Robert West Taylor's expert editorial guidance brings Xenophon's compelling narrative to life.
As one of the most celebrated writers of ancient Greece, Xenophon was renowned for his military and equestrian expertise. In Three Essays, he shares his hard-won wisdom on the arts of war, horsemanship, and hunting, drawing on his own experiences as well as the knowledge of his peers. These essays are essential reading for anyone interested in classical military history or the history of horsemanship.
Explore the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Xenophon with this meticulously researched and annotated edition of his famous Memorabilia. Edited by noted classicist Josiah Renick Smith, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient philosophy and Greek culture.