Project Gutenberg 1998-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 196 Xenophon -431 -355 Ξενοφών Jenofonte Xénophon Dakyns, Henry Graham 1838 1911 Dakyns, H. G. (Henry Graham) Dakyns, Henry G. (Henry Graham) Agesilaus Produced by John Bickers, and David Widger "Agesilaus" by Xenophon is a historical account written during the 4th century BC. This work serves as a detailed encomium of Agesilaus II, the notable king of Sparta, and highlights his virtues, achievements, and leadership abilities. The narrative not only captures the essence of Agesilaus's character but also reflects on key events during his reign and interactions with other powers, particularly the Persian Empire. The book delves into Agesilaus's early ascension to power, his military campaigns, and his wise governance strategies which earned him respect among allies and foes alike. Xenophon recounts various battles, such as those against Persia, showcasing Agesilaus’s innovative tactics and adherence to honor and justice. Besides documenting his prowess as a warrior and leader, the narrative emphasizes his moral integrity, including reverence towards the divine and fairness in dealings with allies. Throughout, Xenophon portrays Agesilaus not only as a successful king but also as a paragon of virtue, showing the profound impact of his character on both Spartan society and the broader Greek world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Classical literature Greece -- History -- Spartan and Theban Supremacies, 404-362 B.C. Agesilaus II, King of Sparta PA Text Browsing: History - Ancient Browsing: Literature 119551 119560 2024-09-01T08:41:46.621159 2023-10-01T08:01:32.417561 text/html text/html 116057 2013-01-15T15:26:48 text/html; charset=us-ascii 41964 2013-01-15T15:27:30 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 89956 2024-09-01T08:41:50.723155 application/epub+zip 91467 2024-09-01T08:41:47.922176 application/epub+zip 91467 2024-09-01T08:41:47.125173 application/epub+zip 171679 2024-09-01T08:41:52.697147 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162653 2024-09-01T08:41:50.154144 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162581 2022-09-01T09:46:20.748950 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 102048 102023 2024-09-01T08:41:46.358162 2023-10-01T08:01:32.095548 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 101889 2008-08-13T14:05:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40096 2008-08-13T14:06:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19373 2024-09-01T08:41:52.836124 application/rdf+xml 10249 2024-09-01T08:41:47.470164 image/jpeg 2724 2024-09-01T08:41:47.302157 image/jpeg 89984 2024-09-01T08:41:46.632167 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia