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He Kyrou Paideia: Xenophontis Institutio Cyri Tomis Quatuor; Volume 4

He Kyrou Paideia: Xenophontis Institutio Cyri Tomis Quatuor; Volume 4

Paperback

Ancient History GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1245524607
ISBN13: 9781245524605
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Sep 14 2011
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

He Kyrou Paideia, or Xenophontis Institutio Cyri Tomis Quatuor, translated as The Education of Cyrus, is a partly fictional biography of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, by Xenophon. The work explores Cyrus's upbringing and education, portraying him as an ideal ruler and military leader. This fourth volume offers further insights into Xenophon's views on leadership, governance, and moral education through the example of Cyrus. While not strictly historical, the Cyropaedia provides valuable information about Xenophon's political and philosophical ideas, as well as details about Persian culture and customs. This work remains relevant for students of history, classical literature, and political theory, offering a unique perspective on the qualities of a just and effective ruler.

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