. Xénophon - Libros y biografía

Xenophon's 'Hiero' is a philosophical dialogue that explores the nature of tyranny and kingship, offering a nuanced examination of political power and leadership. Written in a conversational and engaging...

In Xenophon's 'The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates,' readers are granted a unique insight into the teachings and philosophy of the renowned ancient Greek philosopher. Through a series of dialogues and...

Xenophon's 'Anabasis' is a riveting historical account of the March of the Ten Thousand, a group of Greek mercenaries who found themselves stranded deep in enemy territory. Written in a clear and straightforward...

Xenophon's 'The Apology' offers a thought-provoking analysis of the concept of justice and morality, written in a clear and concise prose style. Set within the literary context of ancient Greek philosophy,...

Xenophon's 'The Economist' is a renowned work in ancient Greek literature that combines economic theory, practical advice on household management, and philosophical reflections on ethics. The book is...

Xenophon's 'Cyropaedia: The Education of Cyrus' is a historical fiction novel that follows the life of Cyrus the Great, portraying his rise to power as the founder of the Persian Empire. Written in a...

Philosopher, soldier, and historian, Xenophon was a former student of Socrates who composed The Memorabilia many years after his teacher's trial and execution in 399 B.C.  This collection of Socratic...

Es hat mich zuweilen schon der Gedanke beschäftigt, wie viele Demokratien aufgelöst wurden von Solchen die irgend eine andere Verfassung der Demokratie vorzogen; ferner, wie viele Monarchien und Oligarchien...

Darius et Parysatis eurent deux fils : l’aîné, Artaxercès, le plus jeune, Cyrus. Darius étant tombé malade et sentant sa fin approcher, voulut avoir près de lui ses deux fils. L’aîné se trouvait là ;...

1. Of Darius and Parysatis were born two sons, the elder Artaxerxes, and the younger Cyrus. After Darius had fallen sick, and suspected that the end of his life was approaching, he was desirous that both...

Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years...

Xenophon's 'The Life and Legacy of Socrates' is a detailed account of the teachings, philosophy, and impact of the renowned Greek philosopher, Socrates. Written in a straightforward and accessible style,...

Xenophon's 'The Complete Historical Works of Xenophon' is a comprehensive collection of historical writings that provide valuable insight into ancient Greek society and military life. Written in a clear...

Xenophon's 'SOCRATES: The Man Behind the Myth' delves deep into the life and philosophy of the enigmatic Greek philosopher, Socrates. Through insightful analysis and engaging narrative, Xenophon paints...

The Complete Works of Xenophon is a comprehensive collection of writings from the ancient Greek author Xenophon, encompassing a wide range of genres including history, philosophy, biography, and Socratic...

Xenophon's 'Complete Works' is a collection of diverse writings that provide a comprehensive insight into various aspects of ancient Greek life and society. His writing style is characterized by a straightforward...

Xenophon's 'Anabasis: The March of the Ten Thousand' is a remarkable historical account of the Greek mercenaries' journey through hostile territory. Written in a clear and concise style, the book details...

Anabasis is Xenophon's most famous book. The seven-tome book of the Anabasis describes The March of the Ten Thousand and their return to Greece. Xenophon accompanied the Ten Thousand, a large army of...

As a student of Socrates, Xenophon, like Plato, is an authority on Socrates. Except for the dialogues of Plato, Xenophon's writings are the only surviving representatives of the genre of Socratic dialogue....

The Complete Historical Works of Xenophon offers readers a comprehensive insight into the historical events of ancient Greece as witnessed and narrated by the esteemed author. Xenophon's literary style...

In 'SOCRATES: The Man Behind the Myth', Xenophon delves into the persona of the renowned philosopher, Socrates, shedding light on his life, teachings, and the impact he had on ancient Greek society. Written...

Xenophon's 'Anabasis: The March of the Ten Thousand' is a gripping firsthand account of the ancient Greek military expedition led by Cyrus the Younger in 401 BC. The book is written in a clear and straightforward...

Xenophon's 'The Life and Legacy of Socrates' is a detailed exploration of the philosophical teachings and life of the renowned ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. Through engaging dialogue and insightful...

The Anabasis is his story of the march to Persia to aid Cyrus, who enlisted Greek help to try and take the throne from Artaxerxes, and the ensuing return of the Greeks, in which Xenophon played a leading...

Il est plus difficile de rencontrer un homme sachant supporter le bonheur que le malheur. (VIII, 4, 14)

« De l'hymen de Darius et de Parysatis naquirent deux princes. L'aîné se nomma Artaxerxès, le plus jeune, Cyrus. Darius, lorsqu'il fut devenu infirme et qu'il soupçonna que la fin de sa vie n'était pas...

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,...

On horsemanship deals with the selection, care, and training of horses in general. Military training and the duties of the cavalry commander are dealt with in the Hipparchicus. Written in about 350 BC,...

Socrates was a classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy, he is an enigmatic figure known chiefly through the accounts of later classical writers, especially...