About this title: 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 ...
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Edition: Revised ed.
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780140441758ISBN:0140441751
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 432 pages. (432 pages) details nearly fifty turbulent years of warfare in greece between 411 and 362 bc. presenting the story of the peloponnesian war at the point where thucydides finished his magisterial history, this title chronicles the conflicts that ultimately led to the decline of greece, and the wars with both thebes and the might of persia. notes, maps (Paperback) read more
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Edition: Revised ed.
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Classics, New York
Date published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780140441758ISBN:0140441751
Description: Near Fine. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. The classic account by a contemporary author of the final times 'and what came after' of the great dysgenic conflict between Athens and Sparta in the late fifth and early fourth centuries B.C., Hellas in all it agony whilst humbling both great city-states and ultimately passing Greece into the shadow of rising Rome. Softcover, contains maps, indexed, 425pp. A very nice copy. read more
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"Given how little we have how do I rate the ancient sources other than "must read?""
History of my times
Reviewed by Jeffry on
2009-07-30 00:00:00.0.
Given how little we have how do I rate the ancient sources other than "must read?"
Rating: 5
"This is a necessary book for reviewing the ending of the Peloponnesian War, taking up after Thucydides leaves off. That having been said, Xenophon's work is more memoir than history and thus compares somewhat unfavorably with Thucydides. Nonetheless, it is interesting to hear about events in early 4th century BC Greece from more of a Spartan than Athenian perspective. How clear it is that the Greek city-states were unable to think beyond their model and forge a true federation. Instead, they seemed stuck in a pattern of ever-shifting alliances and perpetual conflict that continued until the coming of Alexander."
History of my times
Reviewed by Bruce on
2008-06-06 00:00:00.0.
This is a necessary book for reviewing the ending of the Peloponnesian War, taking up after Thucydides leaves off. That having been said, Xenophon's work is more memoir than history and thus compares somewhat unfavorably with Thucydides. Nonetheless, it is interesting to hear about events in early 4th century BC Greece from more of a Spartan than Athenian perspective. How clear it is that the Greek city-states were unable to think beyond their model and forge a true federation. Instead, they seemed stuck in a pattern of ever-shifting alliances and perpetual conflict that continued until the coming of Alexander.
Rating: 3
"Xenophon is very sad. But it is excellent and curiously appropriate for the situation with America at the moment..."
History of my times
Reviewed by Willow on
2007-07-02 00:00:00.0.
Xenophon is very sad. But it is excellent and curiously appropriate for the situation with America at the moment...
Rating: 5
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