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Immerse yourself in the captivating story of Xenophon the Athenian, a student of Socrates born in 431 B.C. After serving the Spartans and enduring exile from Athens, he found solace in Scillus, thanks to Sparta, before ultimately settling in Corinth. Xenophon’s extraordinary life journey concluded with his death in 354 B.C. In Anabasis, which means a journey from the coast to the heart of a nation, he recounts his harrowing trek to Persia with a group of Greek mercenaries. Their mission was to aid Cyrus in his ambitious attempt to usurp the throne from his brother, Artaxerxes. This ...

Seeking to depose his brother Artaxerxes and take his place upon the Persian throne, Cyrus the Younger leads the 10,000 mercenaries on a dangerous campaign deep into the heart of Persia. There, Cyrus is killed and his generals overthrown, leaving a young Xenophon to lead the army on its treacherous journey home. Snowy mountains, wide rivers, violent blizzards, and hostile tribes obstruct their way, testing Xenophon's leadership and his soldiers' perseverance to the extreme.

Step into the captivating world of ancient Sparta, where the remarkable laws and institutions designed by Lycurgus molded citizens from childhood to adulthood. Much of what we know about this enigmatic society comes from Xenophon, an Athenian born in 431 B.C. A dedicated student of Socrates and a soldier who fought alongside the Spartans, Xenophon’s critical and often sardonic perspective on Athenian democracy was likely shaped by his own exile. After receiving land in Scillus from the Spartans, he spent years immersed in their culture before eventually moving to Corinth, where he died in ...

Xenophon’s The Art of Horsemanship is a highly unusual text in the corpus of Classical Greek literature. It is a short survey on the various aspects of care for horses as seen by a highly experienced rider from the 5th century BCE. It is particularly notable because so many of its observations...

The Cyropaedia (or Cyropedia) is a partly fictional biography of Cyrus the Great, written in the early 4th century BC by the Athenian gentleman-soldier, and student of Socrates, Xenophon of Athens. The title Cyropaedia derives from Greek, meaning "The Education of Cyrus". Aspects of it would become a model for medieval writers of the genre known as mirrors for princes. In turn it was a strong influence upon the most well-known but atypical of these, Machiavelli's The Prince, which was an important influence in the rejection of medieval political thinking, and the development of modern politics...

Xenophon was a Greek who admired and studied with Socrates. He marched with the Spartans and later was exiled from Athens. He wrote about the history of his times, the sayings of Socrates and about life in Greece. Edward Bysshe translated Xenophone's work in 1702. This translation has continued to have an excellent reputation. In this work Xenophon discusses the views of life taught by Socrates.

Xénophon est un historien, philosophe et chef militaire de la Grèce antique né à Erchia près d'Athènes vers 430 av. J.-C. et mort vers 355 av. J.-C. "Les Helléniques ou Histoire Grecque" est un ouvrage ou celui-ci raconte l'histoire grecque entre 411 et 362. L'ouvrage débute là où s'achève "l'Histoire de la guerre du Péloponnèse" de Thucydide et se termine par la bataille de Mantinée. Xénophon a écrit cet ouvrage durant toute sa vie.

The Hellenica is Xenophon’s continuation of Thucydides’ history of the Peloponnesian War, literally resuming from where the previous author’s history was abruptly left unfinished and narrating the events of the final seven years of the conflict and the war’s aftermath. Some historians consider the Hellenica to be a personal work, written by Xenophon in retirement on his Spartan estate, and intended primarily for circulation among his friends, who would have known the main protagonists and events, having most likely participated in them.

Xenophon, after being exiled from Athens, spent the last years of his life hunting, writing, and recalling in his books the great days of the Persian expedition. This record of one of the most famous marches in history contains an account of the day-to-day life of ordinary men and soldiers. Translated by Rex Warner.

In Memorable Thoughts of Socrates, Xenophon offers a heartfelt tribute to his mentor, the renowned philosopher Socrates. This engaging work distills the essence of Socratic wisdom, presenting it in a way that is both clear and accessible. Xenophon challenges the misleading portrayals of Socrates, providing readers with an authentic insight into his teachings. With a genuine and unidealized perspective, the author passionately illustrates how Socrates insights remain profoundly relevant to our daily lives. This exploration of Socratic philosophy invites listeners to reflect on the timeless ...

The Cyropaedia, penned in the 4th century BC by Xenophon of Athens, is a fascinating blend of fact and fiction, chronicling the life of Cyrus the Great. Xenophon, a gentleman-soldier and pupil of Socrates, weaves an intriguing narrative that has influenced political thought for centuries. The Cyropaedia, a significant influence on Machiavellis The Prince, challenged medieval political ideologies and was instrumental in shaping modern politics. This seminal work, often referred to as a mirror for princes, has sparked debates about whether it truly portrays an ideal ruler. This episode delves ...

After the execution of Socrates in 399 BC, a number of his followers wrote dialogues featuring him as the protagonist and, in so doing, transformed the great philosopher into a legendary figure. Xenophon's portrait is the only one other than Plato's to survive, and while it offers a very personal interpretation of Socratic thought, it also reveals much about the man and his philosophical views.

Xenophon was a friend of Socrates, and yet his concise memories of the iconic philosopher have lived under the shadow of the more voluminous accounts by Plato. Yet Xenophon’s two works - Apology and Memorabilia - are, in many ways, more entertaining and more accessible, and they present a...