Xenophon, Herodotus

Broschiertes Buch

Selections From Xenophon And Herodotus

With Notes Adapted To The Revised And Enlarged Edition Of Goodwin's Greek Grammar (1889)

Beschreibung

and Herodotus is a collection of excerpts from the works of two ancient Greek writers, Xenophon and Herodotus. The book includes notes that are specifically adapted to the revised and enlarged edition of Goodwin's Greek Grammar, which was published in 1889. Xenophon was a historian, philosopher, and military leader who lived in the 4th century BCE. Herodotus was also a historian who lived in the 5th century BCE and is known as the ""Father of History."" The selections in this book provide insight into the culture, politics, and society of ancient Greece. The notes included in the book are designed to help readers understand the language, grammar, and context of the excerpts. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and literature, as well as for students of the Greek language.Edited By William W. Goodwin And John Williams White.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: 9781437141719
• ISBN-10: 1437141714
• Artikelnr.: 25513047