XENOPHON - Libros y biografía

Xenophon's 'The Apology' is a thought-provoking dialogue that presents the trial and defense of Socrates, providing insight into the philosophical debates of ancient Greece. Written in a clear and concise...

Stranded deep in enemy territory, the Spartan general Clearchus and the other Greek senior officers were subsequently killed or captured by treachery on the part of the Persian satrap Tissaphernes. Xenophon,...

Stranded deep in enemy territory, the Spartan general Clearchus and the other Greek senior officers were subsequently killed or captured by treachery on the part of the Persian satrap Tissaphernes. Xenophon,...

Novembre 401 avant notre ère, nord de Babylone. Dix mille mercenaires armés comme les Trois cents aux Thermopyles. Leurs chefs ont été massacrés par les Perses. Isolés en terre étrangère, après la bataille...

Xenophon wrote the Cyropaedia to outline his political and moral philosophy. He did this by endowing a fictional version of the boyhood of Cyrus the Great, founder of the first Persian Empire, with the...

Xenophon wrote the Cyropaedia to outline his political and moral philosophy. He did this by endowing a fictional version of the boyhood of Cyrus the Great, founder of the first Persian Empire, with the...

Les Dix-Mille est le nom donné aux 12 800 soldats grecs mercenaires, notamment originaires de Sparte et Thèbes, enrôlés par Cyrus le Jeune pour renverser du trône de Perse son frère aîné, le souverain...

The History of the Peloponnesian War is a historical account of the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC), which was fought between the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta, and the Delian League, led by Athens....

'The Complete History of the Peloponnesian War and Its Aftermath' offers an unparalleled exploration of ancient historical narrative, capturing the intense dialectic of war and peace as experienced by...

The History of the Peloponnesian War' stands as a monumental anthology, combining the masterful works of Xenophon and Thucydides to offer a comprehensive and multi-faceted exploration of one of antiquity's...

The anthology 'The History of the Peloponnesian War & Hellenica' encapsulates the rich tapestry of ancient Greek historiography through the eyes of Xenophon and Thucydides. Both authors offer a comprehensive...

Another Ephesian Tale explores the erotic world of the ancient Greeks. In Ephesus in the twilight years of the Lydian empire, a youth on the cusp of manhood finds that his infatuation with a lovely maiden,...

In the early second century, Trajan ruled the Roman Empire. His sexual preference—in Julian's Caesars, Silenus quips that Zeus had better keep an eye on Ganymede while Trajan is around—influenced not...

Libre à vous de choisir des fac-similés de piètre qualité ; le présent ouvrage a été entièrement recomposé, revu, corrigé et annoté au besoin, l'orthographe modernisée, car déchiffrer et interpréter ralentit...

From time to time, in the course of the world’s history, the title of Great has been given to some monarch who has distinguished himself, either by the splendour of his victories, or by the value of his...

Libre à vous de choisir des fac-similés de piètre qualité ; le présent ouvrage a été entièrement recomposé, revu, corrigé et annoté au besoin, l'orthographe modernisée, car déchiffrer et interpréter ralentit...

In 'The History of Peloponnesian War,' readers are offered a profound compilation that explores the intricate dynamics of war, politics, and human nature through the ages. This anthology melds the careful...

The Peloponnesian War took place in the 5th Century BC. This war was fought between Athens and Sparta – at the time the two most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. The Peloponnesian War reshaped...

The anthology titled 'Peloponnesian War' is a nuanced collection that brings together the historical accounts of ancient warfare, politics, and strategy, reflecting a range of literary styles from classical...

The 'History of Peloponnesian War' anthology brings together the masterpiece accounts of ancient warfare, politics, and diplomacy through the lenses of Xenophon, Thucydides, and the insightful commentary...

Spanning the tumultuous period of Greek history dominated by the Peloponnesian War, this anthology collates the formidable perspectives of Xenophon, Thucydides, and J.B. Bury to offer a multifaceted exploration...

The History of Peloponnesian War stands as a monumental collection that offers readers an unparalleled glimpse into ancient warfare, politics, and human nature, encapsulated through the diverse literary...

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.

'The True Socrates' emerges as a pivotal exploration into the philosophical and historical portrayals of one of classical antiquity's most enigmatic figures. This anthology melds a spectrum of literary...

Socrates was an enigmatic figure; he made no writings, and is known chiefly through the accounts of his students Plato and Xenophon. After Socrates was accused of impiety against the pantheon of Athens...

In 'In Defense of Socrates,' the reader is presented with a multifaceted exploration of the Socratic tradition, merging ancient philosophical inquiries with classical literature and 19th-century American...

Kynegetikus (griechisch: Kynegetikos), ist eine Abhandlung des antiken griechischen Philosophen und Militärführers Xenophon, üblicherweise übersetzt als "Von der Jagd" oder "Über die Jagd mit Hunden"....

The Glory of Greece & Rome: A 24-Volume Anthology offers a comprehensive exploration into the literary and historical tapestries of antiquity. Spanning across genres and centuries, this extensive...

History of Ancient Greece and Roman Empire: 24 Essential Books stands as a comprehensive anthology whose principle goal is to celebrate and portray the fascinating world of the two greatest ancient civilizations....

The History of Ancient Greece: 20 Essential Books is a monumental anthology that traverses the complex and rich expanse of ancient Greek civilization. From the eloquent narratives of epic poetry to rigorous...