Xenophon

Broschiertes Buch

The Story Of Cyrus

Adapted From Xenophon's Cyropaedia (1900)

Herausgeber: Gleason, Clarence W.

Beschreibung

The Story of Cyrus is a book adapted from Xenophon's Cyropaedia, originally published in 1900. The book tells the story of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Empire, and his rise to power. The author, Xenophon, was a Greek historian and soldier who lived in the 4th century BC and wrote extensively about the Persian Empire. The book is a fictionalized account of Cyrus' life, but it draws heavily from historical sources and provides a vivid portrayal of the ancient world. It follows Cyrus from his childhood in Persia to his conquests of neighboring lands and eventual establishment of the Persian Empire. Throughout the book, Cyrus is portrayed as a wise and just ruler who earns the loyalty of his subjects through his leadership and military prowess.The Story of Cyrus is a classic work of historical fiction that offers insights into the ancient world and the origins of one of the world's greatest empires. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, military strategy, or leadership.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: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 326g
• ISBN-13: 9781437294514
• ISBN-10: 1437294510
• Artikelnr.: 25866535