Cyropaedia

Cyropaedia

Henry Graham Dakyns / Xenophon

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Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781023042321
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'Cyropaedia' by Xenophon offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient political philosophy and the art of leadership. This work of historical fiction explores the education and character of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian Empire. While presented as a biographical narrative, 'Cyropaedia' delves into timeless questions of governance, ethics, and the qualities of an ideal ruler.Xenophon’s exploration of Cyrus provides insights into strategies for building and maintaining power, managing relationships, and inspiring loyalty. Readers interested in ancient history and the dynamics of political leadership will find this work both engaging and thought-provoking. 'Cyropaedia' remains a valuable resource for understanding historical perspectives on political science and the enduring challenges of leadership.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 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.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.

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