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Agesilaus

By Xenophon

Agesilaus

By Xenophon

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Agesilaus is a historical account that examines the life and leadership of Agesilaus II, the influential king of Sparta. The work highlights his virtues, strategic brilliance, and moral integrity, portraying him as a model of leadership and character. Xenophon details Agesilaus's rise to power, his military campaigns, and his interactions with other states, particularly Persia, illustrating both his tactical innovation and his adherence to honor and justice. The narrative emphasizes the king's governance style, showing how wisdom, fairness, and reverence for the divine shaped his decisions and earned the respect of allies and adversaries alike. Through accounts of battles, political maneuvers, and personal conduct, Agesilaus emerges as a figure whose actions and principles profoundly influenced Spartan society and the wider Greek world. Xenophon combines historical observation with moral reflection, presenting a nuanced portrait of a ruler whose achievements were matched by his ethical standards and commitment to the well-being of his people. The work serves as both a record of historical events and a study of exemplary leadership.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
46
Release Date:
2025-11-01
Publication Date:
2025-11-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9374835622
ISBN13:
9789374835623
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
72 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
3 cm
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