Xenophon

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Xenophon's Minor Works (1908)

Beschreibung

Xenophon¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Minor Works is a collection of various works by the ancient Greek historian and philosopher Xenophon. The book was originally published in 1908 and contains a number of shorter works by Xenophon that were not included in his larger and more well-known works, such as Anabasis and Cyropaedia.The collection includes a variety of writings on topics such as politics, economics, and military strategy. One of the most notable works included in the collection is the Memorabilia, a series of dialogues between Socrates and various other individuals. The Memorabilia is considered one of the most important sources of information on the life and teachings of Socrates.Other works in the collection include the Oeconomicus, a treatise on household management and agriculture, and the Symposium, a dialogue on the nature of love and friendship. There are also several shorter works on hunting and horsemanship, as well as a collection of letters written by Xenophon.Overall, Xenophon¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Minor Works provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and thought of one of the most important figures in ancient Greek history. The collection is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or classical literature.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: 428
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 616g
• ISBN-13: 9781437141283
• ISBN-10: 1437141285
• Artikelnr.: 25521996