Xénophon était un penseur, historien et chef militaire de la Grèce antique, contemporain et admirateur de Socrate. Ses écrits capturent l'esprit et les pensées de son époque, préservant notamment les dialogues et la sagesse de Socrate. Il a exploré les événements historiques de son temps, ainsi que les discussions philosophiques et la vie dans la Grèce antique. Sa prose est reconnue pour sa clarté et sa qualité narrative.
Xenophon's Cyropaedia is a unique and influential work of political philosophy, written in the 4th century BCE. The Hellenics is a history of ancient Greece. Together, these texts offer insights into the development of Western political thought and the world of the ancient Greeks.
Take a deep dive into ancient Greek military history with this annotated edition of Xenophon's Agesilaus. Containing detailed syntax rules, historical references, explanatory notes, and indices, this comprehensive volume is an essential resource for students and scholars of classical studies. Robert West Taylor's expert editorial guidance brings Xenophon's compelling narrative to life.
As one of the most celebrated writers of ancient Greece, Xenophon was renowned for his military and equestrian expertise. In Three Essays, he shares his hard-won wisdom on the arts of war, horsemanship, and hunting, drawing on his own experiences as well as the knowledge of his peers. These essays are essential reading for anyone interested in classical military history or the history of horsemanship.
Explore the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Xenophon with this meticulously researched and annotated edition of his famous Memorabilia. Edited by noted classicist Josiah Renick Smith, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient philosophy and Greek culture.