Xenophon

Broschiertes Buch

The Hieron Of Xenophon

With Introduction Summaries, Critical And Explanatory Notes And Indexes (1904)

Herausgeber: Holden, Hubert A.

Beschreibung

The Hieron of Xenophon is a book that was published in 1904. It is a collection of works by the ancient Greek philosopher and historian Xenophon. The book includes an introduction, summaries, critical and explanatory notes, and indexes. The Hieron is a dialogue between Hieron, the tyrant of Syracuse, and Simonides, a poet. The dialogue centers around the question of whether it is better to be a tyrant or a private citizen. The book is written in ancient Greek and is intended for scholars and students of ancient philosophy and history. It provides insights into the political and social structures of ancient Greece and the views of one of its most influential thinkers. The critical and explanatory notes provide additional context and analysis, making the book accessible to a wider audience. Overall, The Hieron of Xenophon is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient philosophy and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Xenophon was a Greek historian, soldier, and philosopher born in Athens around 430 BC. He was a student of Socrates and fought as a mercenary in various conflicts throughout his life. In 401 BC, Xenophon joined the expedition of Cyrus the Younger, a Persian prince who sought to overthrow his brother, the king of Persia. After Cyrus was killed in battle, Xenophon led a group of Greek soldiers known as the Ten Thousand on a dangerous retreat across enemy territory, an event he later wrote about in his famous work, the "Anabasis". Xenophon also wrote several other works, including the "Hellenica", which covers the events in Greece from 411 BC to 362 BC, and the "Cyropaedia", a fictionalized biography of Cyrus the Great. In addition to his military and historical pursuits, Xenophon was also interested in philosophy and wrote several works on ethics, including "Memorabilia", a collection of Socratic dialogues. He believed in the importance of piety, obedience to the law, and the virtues of the Greek city-state system. Xenophon spent his later years in the Greek city of Corinth, where he continued to write and engage in philosophical discussions. He died around 354 BC at an advanced age.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 276g
• ISBN-13: 9781436869997
• ISBN-10: 1436869994
• Artikelnr.: 24907141