Xenophon

Broschiertes Buch

Hellenics Of Xenophon

Books 1-2: With Notes Critical And Explanatory Analysis Indices And Map (1882)

Herausgeber: Hailstone, Herbert

Beschreibung

Hellenics of Xenophon: Books 1-2 is a historical book written by Xenophon, a Greek historian and soldier who lived in the 4th century BC. The book covers the period from the end of the Peloponnesian War in 404 BC to the Battle of Cnidus in 394 BC. It is a continuation of Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War and provides an account of the political and military events of the time. This edition of the book, published in 1882, includes critical and explanatory notes, analysis, indices, and a map. The critical and explanatory notes provide additional information on the historical context, language, and culture of ancient Greece. The analysis offers a detailed examination of the themes and motifs of the book, as well as its literary style and structure. The indices provide a comprehensive list of names, places, and events mentioned in the book, making it easier for readers to navigate and understand the text. The map shows the locations of the various battles and events described in the book. Overall, Hellenics of Xenophon: Books 1-2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and literature. It offers a vivid and engaging account of a pivotal period in Greek history, and the critical and explanatory notes, analysis, indices, and map help to deepen readers' understanding of the text.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: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 354g
• ISBN-13: 9781436868334
• ISBN-10: 1436868335
• Artikelnr.: 24909624