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  • af Xenophon
    107,95 kr.

    ''Men, the enemy troops you can see are all that stands between us and the place we have for so long been determined to reach. We must find a way to eat them alive!''The Expedition of Cyrus tells the story of the march of the Ten Thousand. The exploits of this famous army of Greek mercenaries in modern-day Turkey, Syria, and Iraq were described by one of their leaders, the Athenian historian and philosopher Xenophon. They were recruited at the end of the fifth century BC by a young Persian prince, Cyrus, who rose in revolt against his brother, the king of Persia. After Cyrus'' death, the army was left stranded in the desert of Mesopotamia, athousand miles from home. Their long march, across mountains and plateaux to the sight of ''The sea! The sea!'', and back to the fringes of the Greek world, is the most exciting adventure story to survive from the ancient world.Xenophon''s gripping narrative offers a unique insight into the character of a Greek army struggling to survive in an alien world. It is also the most sustained eyewitness account of the landscape of the vast and wealthy Persian empire. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

  • af Plato & Xenophon
    265,95 - 828,95 kr.

    Provides an edition suitable for students of Plato and Xenophon's accounts of how Socrates, on trial for his life, defended himself and his philosophy. The Commentary explores literary, linguistic, and philosophical aspects, while the Introduction discusses Socrates, his philosophy, Socratic dialogues, and Athenian legal procedures.

  • af Xenophon
    227,95 kr.

    Det persiske felttog – Anabasis er det bedst kendte værk af den oldgræske filosof, historiker og essayist Xenophon (ca. 430-354 f.Kr.). Anabasis betyder ordret 'marchen ind i landet'. Bogen skildrer den skæbne, som hæren på 10.000 græske lejesoldater led, da den blev hyret til at støtte et internt kupforsøg inden for kongefamilien i det mægtige Perserrige i 400 f.Kr.Grækernes arbejdsgiver, tronraneren Kyros den Yngre, tabte og blev dræbt. Hans soldater strandede langt inde i Perserriget uden vejvisere og uden proviant. Dette er indholdet af den første bog ud af syv, og resten handler om de utrolige strabadser og lidelser, hæren måtte gennemgå under tilbagetoget gennem Armenien og Tyrkiet for at nå ud til Sortehavet og den græske verden. Xenophons medrivende værk hører til blandt de store klassikere i europæisk historieskrivning og er her for første gang oversat i sin helhed til et mundret, moderne dansk. Bogen er forsynet med en forklarende indledning, der dækker centrale emner såsom værkets litterære formål, græsk militærvæsen og religion. Endvidere er der et fuldstændigt register over personerne og lokaliteterne, der forekommer i teksten samt et antal forklarende noter. Endelig er værket forsynet med adskillige kort, plancher og illustrationer, der forklarer komplicerede tekststeder samt et antal farvefotos af de relevante landskaber.

  • af Xenophon
    125,95 kr.

    Xenophon's History recounts nearly fifty turbulent years of warfare in Greece between 411 and 362 BC. Continuing the story of the Peloponnesian War at the point where Thucydides finished his magisterial history, this is a fascinating chronicle of the conflicts that ultimately led to the decline of Greece, and the wars with both Thebes and the might of Persia. An Athenian by birth, Xenophon became a firm supporter of the Spartan cause, and fought against the Athenians in the battle of Coronea. Combining history and memoir, this is a brilliant account of the triumphs and failures of city-states, and a portrait of Greece at a time of crisis.

  • af Xenophon
    125,95 kr.

    After the execution of Socrates in 399 BC, a number of his followers wrote dialogues featuring him as the protagonist and, in so doing, transformed the great philosopher into a legendary figure. Xenophon's portrait is the only one other than Plato's to survive, and while it offers a very personal interpretation of Socratic thought, it also reveals much about the man and his philosophical views. In 'Socrates' Defence' Xenophon defends his mentor against charges of arrogance made at his trial, while the 'Memoirs of Socrates' also starts with an impassioned plea for the rehabilitation of a wronged reputation. Along with 'The Estate-Manager', a practical economic treatise, and 'The Dinner-Party', a sparkling exploration of love, Xenophon's dialogues offer fascinating insights into the Socratic world and into the intellectual atmosphere and daily life of ancient Greece.

  • af Xenophon
    295,95 kr.

  • af Xenophon
    279,95 kr.

    In The Education of Cyrus, Xenophon confronts the vexing problem of political instability by exploring the character and behavior of the ruler.

  • af Xenophon
    169,95 kr.

    "Cyropaedia: The Education of Cyrus" through Xenophon is an ancient Greek historic and philosophical paintings that offers a fictionalized account of the life and accomplishments of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Empire. The narrative, often taken into consideration a blend of biography and political treatise, focuses on the principles of leadership, governance, and the ethical schooling of a ruler. Xenophon takes the reader thru the existence of Cyrus, emphasizing his early life, education, and upward thrust to energy. The work is remarkable for its exploration of leadership qualities, ethical governance, and the connection between rulers and their subjects. As Cyrus establishes and expands his empire, the narrative presents insights into the author's ideas on an appropriate ruler, drawing parallels with the political context of historic Greece. "Cyropaedia" is a rich tapestry of historical fiction and philosophical musings, providing readers a window into the political philosophy of Xenophon. The textual content's enduring relevance lies in its exploration of leadership virtues, offering lessons that transcend the limits of time and culture.

  • af Xenophon
    227,95 - 427,95 kr.

    Anabasis (an "expedition up from") is the most famous work of the Ancient Greek professional soldier and writer Xenophon. It narrates the expedition of a large army of Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger to help him seize the throne of Persia from his brother, Artaxerxes II, in 401 BC. The seven books making up the Anabasis were composed circa 370 BC. Though as an Ancient Greek vocabulary word, ᾰ̓νᾰ́βᾰσῐς means "embarkation", "ascent" or "mounting up", the title Anabasis is rendered in translation as The March Up Country or as The March of the Ten Thousand. The narration of the army's journey across Asia Minor and Mesopotamia is Xenophon's best known work, and "one of the great adventures in human history". Xenophon, in his Hellenica, did not cover the retreat of Cyrus but instead referred the reader to the Anabasis by "Themistogenes of Syracuse"-the tenth-century Suda also describes Anabasis as being the work of Themistogenes, "preserved among the works of Xenophon", in the entry Θεμιστογένεης. (Θεμιστογένης, Συρακούσιος, ἱστορικός. Κύρου ἀνάβασιν, ἥτις ἐν τοῖς Ξενοφῶντος φέρεται καὶ ἄλλα τινὰ περὶ τῆς ἑαυτοῦ πατρίδος. J.S. Watson in his Remarks on the Authorship of Anabasis refers to the various interpretations of the word "φέρεται", which give rise to different interpretations and different problems.) Aside from these two references, there is no authority for there being a contemporary Anabasis written by "Themistogenes of Syracuse", and indeed no mention of such a person in any other context. The Greek term anabasis referred to an expedition from a coastline into the interior of a country. While the journey of Cyrus is an anabasis from Ionia on the eastern coast of the Aegean Sea, to the interior of Asia Minor and Mesopotamia, most of Xenophon's narrative is taken up with the return march of Xenophon and the Ten Thousand, from the interior of Babylon to the coast of the Black Sea. Socrates makes a cameo appearance, when Xenophon asks whether he ought to accompany the expedition. The short episode demonstrates the reverence of Socrates for the Oracle of Delphi. Xenophon's account of the exploit resounded through Greece, where, two generations later, some surmise, it may have inspired Philip of Macedon to believe that a lean and disciplined Hellene army might be relied upon to defeat a Persian army many times its size. Besides military history, the Anabasis has found use as a tool for the teaching of classical philosophy; the principles of statesmanship and politics exhibited by the army can be seen as exemplifying Socratic philosophy. (wikipedia.org)

  • af Xenophon
    346,95 kr.

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

  • af Xenophon
    397,95 kr.

    Stranded deep in Persia, after their leader Cyrus was killed, Xenophon played an instrumental role in encouraging his army of 10,000 to march north across deserts and mountain passes, towards the Black Sea and its Greek shoreline cities.

  • af Xenophon
    127,95 kr.

    Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a des décennies sous le titre " On Revenues . Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour leurs lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la préservation du patrimoine littéraire du passé. Nous avons traduit ce livre en français afin que les générations présentes et futures puissent le lire et le conserver.

  • af Xenophon
    268,95 - 386,95 kr.

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

  • af Xenophon
    245,95 - 437,95 kr.

  • af Xenophon & Edward Spelman
    257,95 - 428,95 kr.

  • af Xenophon
    176,95 - 342,95 kr.

  • af Xenophon
    325,95 kr.

  • af Xenophon
    405,95 kr.

  • af Xenophon
    268,95 kr.

  • af Xenophon
    245,95 - 437,95 kr.

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