The Education of Cyrus

Xenophon; translated and annotated by Wayne Ambler

ISBN 10: 0801487501 / ISBN 13: 9780801487507

Published by Cornell University Press, 2001

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Translator(s): Ambler, Wayne. Series: Agora Editions. Num Pages: 336 pages, 2. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good. 2001. paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # KSG0033866

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Education of Cyrus

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Publication Date: 2001

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

Xenophon's masterpiece The Education of Cyrus―a work admired by Machiavelli for its lessons on leadership―is at last available in a new English translation for a new century. Also known as the Cyropaedia, this philosophical novel is loosely based on the accomplishments of Cyrus the Great, founder of the vast Persian Empire that later became the archrival of the Greeks in the classical age. It offers an extraordinary portrait of political ambition, talent, and their ultimate limits.

The writings of Xenophon are increasingly recognized as important works of political philosophy. In The Education of Cyrus, Xenophon confronts the vexing problem of political instability by exploring the character and behavior of the ruler. Impressive though his successes are, however, Cyrus is also examined in the larger human context, in which love, honor, greed, revenge, folly, piety, and the search for wisdom all have important parts to play.

Wayne Ambler's prose captures the charm and drama of the work while also achieving great accuracy. His introduction, annotations, and glossary help the reader to appreciate both the engaging story itself and the volume's contributions to philosophy.

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