No. 94433522

Xenophonte - Xenophontis Philosophi Excellentissimi opera - 1551
No. 94433522

Xenophonte - Xenophontis Philosophi Excellentissimi opera - 1551
Elegitur presents:
The work Xenophontis Philosophi Excellentissimi Opera is a collection of the works of Xenophon, a Greek historian, philosopher, and writer who lived in the 5th-4th century BC.
Who was Xenophon?
Xenophon was a disciple of Socrates and a multifaceted author, known for his historical, philosophical, and practical works. He participated in the famous expedition of the Ten Thousand (described in the Anabasis) and wrote about politics, economics, education, and military history.
Content of the work
The edition of Xenophon the Most Excellent Philosopher collects various works of Xenophon, including:
Historical works
Anabasis: account of the expedition of the Ten Thousand, an epic march of Greek mercenaries through Asia Minor.
Hellanicus: continuation of the History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, which recounts the events from 411 to 362 BC.
Cyropedia: idealized biography of Cyrus the Great, an example of good governance and leadership.
2. Philosophical and Socratic works
Memorabilia: a collection of sayings and conversations of Socrates, aimed at defending the philosopher against the charges that led to his condemnation.
Apology of Socrates: an alternative version of Socrates' defense compared to that of Plato.
Symposium: dialogue set at a banquet, in which love and virtue are discussed.
Economic: treatise on the management of the home and agriculture, with practical and moral advice.
3. Works of a political and technical nature
Hierone: dialogue between the tyrant of Syracuse and the poet Simonides on the nature of power.
Constitution of the Spartans: description of the political and military system of Sparta, extolling its discipline and organization.
Ipparchico and De Re Equestri: treatises on cavalry and military art.
Importance of the work
The edition of Xenophon, the most excellent philosopher, is among the Renaissance collections aimed at disseminating Greek and Latin classics, both for erudite purposes and for the education of rulers and cultured men.
Xenophon's work was highly appreciated for the clarity of his style and his focus on practical themes.
His philosophical works provided an alternative perspective on Socrates, more pragmatic than that of Plato.
The Cyropaedia influenced political and educational thought, inspiring authors such as Machiavelli.
collation: (2 unnumbered pages, 701 numbered pages)
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