"Agesilaus" by Xenophon is a 4th-century BC historical work that praises the Spartan king Agesilaus II, emphasizing his virtues, accomplishments, and leadership qualities. The book recounts Agesilaus's rise to power, military efforts, and his strategies for governing that won him respect from both allies and enemies, especially the Persian Empire. Xenophon describes battles demonstrating Agesilaus’s innovative tactics and commitment to justice. Beyond military and leadership skills, the narrative focuses on his moral character, including his respect for the gods and fairness in interactions, portraying Agesilaus as a virtuous king whose character profoundly influenced Spartan society and the Greek world.
Agesilaus
By Xenophon
Witness the story of a Spartan king celebrated for his battles, fairness, and respected leadership during a powerful empire’s reign.
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About the AuthorXenophon of Athens was a Greek military leader, philosopher, and historian. At the age of 30, he was elected as one of the leaders of the retreating Greek mercenaries, the Ten Thousand, who had been part of Cyrus's attempt to seize control of the Achaemenid Empire. As the military historian Theodore Ayrault Dodge wrote, "the centuries since have devised nothing to surpass the genius of this warrior". Xenophon established precedents for many logistical operations and was among the first to describe strategic flanking maneuvers and feints in combat.
Xenophon of Athens was a Greek military leader, philosopher, and historian. At the age of 30, he was elected as one of the leaders of the retreating Greek mercenaries, the Ten Thousand, who had been part of Cyrus's attempt to seize control of the Achaemenid Empire. As the military historian Theodore Ayrault Dodge wrote, "the centuries since have devised nothing to surpass the genius of this warrior". Xenophon established precedents for many logistical operations and was among the first to describe strategic flanking maneuvers and feints in combat.
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