Xenophon
Cyropaedia
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674990579
- author:
- Xenophon
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 17.14 x 11.51 x 2.03 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Letters,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Xenophon's Cyropaedia: A Historical Romance of Leadership and Education. This two-volume work is a historical account of the education of Cyrus, the Elder, who would become one of history's most famous rulers. Written by Xenophon, a wealthy Athenian and friend of Socrates, the Cyropaedia reflects his ideas about governance and leadership. Xenophon drew on his own experiences as a soldier, politician, and educator to craft this narrative, which spans Cyrus' life from childhood to adulthood. The result is a compelling story that explores the challenges and triumphs of building a great empire, as well as the personal struggles and growth of its leader.
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