Hellenica by Xenophon

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Author Xenophon, 432 BCE-351? BCE
Translator Dakyns, Henry Graham, 1838-1911
Title Hellenica
Credits Produced by John Bickers, and David Widger
Summary "Hellenica" by Xenophon is a historical account written in the 4th century BC. The work serves as a continuation of Thucydides' histories, covering the events in Greek history from 411 to 359 BC. Through the lens of his own experiences as a soldier and exile, Xenophon chronicles the political and military turmoil that ensued after the Peloponnesian War, reflecting on key figures such as Alcibiades, Thrasylus, and other notable leaders. At the start of "Hellenica," Xenophon details various military engagements between the Spartans and Athenians after the Peloponnesian War. He describes a naval battle in the Hellespont involving a fleet led by Dorieus and the Athenian forces, where both strategic maneuvering and the shifting tides of favor between Greek city-states are evident. As the narrative progresses, the focus shifts to significant figures including Alcibiades, whose actions on the battlefield and in political circles influence the fate of the Athenian navy. These events set the stage for an exploration of leadership, warfare, and the dynamics between city-states in this tumultuous period of Greek history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Classical literature
Subject Greece -- History -- Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C.
Subject Greece -- History -- Spartan and Theban Supremacies, 404-362 B.C.
Category Text
EBook-No. 1174
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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