Cyropaedia: The Education of Cyrus (eBook)

Lessons in Leadership and Governance from Cyrus the Great

Xenophon (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
318 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766416186-4 (EAN)

Infos

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 didactic style, the book includes anecdotes and advice on leadership, governance, and ethics. Despite its fictional elements, 'Cyropaedia' is considered a valuable source for understanding ancient Persian society and political philosophy. Xenophon's narrative style is straightforward and serves as a guide to leadership principles that are still relevant today. The realistic portrayal of Cyrus's character and the challenges he faces makes the story engaging and thought-provoking. Xenophon, a student of Socrates and a soldier, likely drew on his own experiences and observations of leadership to create this influential work. His background in philosophy and military service provides a unique perspective on the qualities of a successful leader. Readers interested in history, politics, and leadership will find 'Cyropaedia' to be a compelling and insightful read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.11.2019
• Übersetzer: Henry Graham Dakyns
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Antike
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Schlagworte: -529 B.C. • Ancient Greek Literature • Biographical Fiction • classical authors • Classical Philology • Cyrus • cyrus the great • Education • Education of princes • Fiction • historical fiction • king of persia • leadership philosophy • Military Strategy • moral lessons • political theory • Xenophon