A History of My Times

Name: A History of My Times
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SKU: 9780140441758
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By Xenophon

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A History of My Times by Xenophon offers an account of Greek history during Xenophon's lifetime, focusing on his personal experiences. The narrative provides insights into political and military events of the time, illustrating the complexities and dynamics of the Greek world, particularly the activities and campaigns involving Sparta. Xenophon's perspective offers a personal lens on historical events, blending historical facts with his interpretations and experiences.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by ancient Greek history and military strategy. As an account by a Greek historian and soldier, it provides insightful perspectives on the Peloponnesian War and the political intricacies of the time, capturing the reality of warfare and leadership in classical antiquity.

A History of My Times

Details nearly fifty turbulent years of warfare in Greece between 411 and 362 BC. Presenting the story of the Peloponnesian War at the point where Thucydides finished his magisterial history, this title chronicles the conflicts that ultimately led to the decline of Greece, and the wars with both Thebes and the might of Persia.

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A History of My Times is a fascinating historical account of Greece at a point of crisis.

Xenophon's history recounts nearly fifty turbulent years of warfare in Greece between 411 and 362 BC. Continuing the story of the Peloponnesian War at the point where Thucydides finished his magisterial history, this is a captivating chronicle of the conflicts that ultimately led to the decline of Greece and the wars with both Thebes and the might of Persia.

An Athenian by birth, Xenophon became a firm supporter of the Spartan cause and fought against the Athenians in the Battle of Coronea. Combining history and memoir, this is a brilliant account of the triumphs and failures of city-states, and a portrait of Greece at a time of crisis.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140441758

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 1979

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Rex Warner
Introduction by George Cawkwell
Notes by George Cawkwell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 316g

Pages: 432

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Ancient & Classical History Biography & Memoir European History History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Xenophon

About the Author

Xenophon was an Athenian gentleman born in the early 420s BC. He was a fine officer and leader for Athens, but his support of Socrates led to his banishment. He lived under the protection of Sparta on an estate near Olympia, where he began to write his histories and memoirs. Rex Warner was a Professor at the University of Connecticut. He taught in Egypt and England and was Director of the British Institute in Athens. He died in 1986. George Cawkwell is a Fellow Emeritus of University College, Oxford. He has specialised in the history of Greece from the sixth to the fourth century BC.