Carleton L. Brownson, Xenophon
Hellenica
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674990982
- author:
- Carleton L. Brownson, Xenophon
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 381
- Dimensions:
- 16.94 x 11.76 x 2.74 centimetres
- Genre:
- Travel, Travel Writing, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Xenophon's Hellenica in Two Volumes is a comprehensive history of Greek affairs from 411 to 362 BC. This work continues the account begun by Thucydides and provides valuable insights into the complex web of alliances and rivalries that shaped ancient Greece. Written by Xenophon, a wealthy Athenian and friend of Socrates, Hellenica offers a unique perspective on the events of this period. Xenophon's own experiences, including his time as a soldier and statesman, inform his narrative and provide a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of ancient Greece's most influential figures. This two-volume edition of Hellenica is presented in its original form, reflecting Xenophon's ideas about rulership and government, as well as his portraits of Socrates in four separate works.
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