Publisher's Synopsis
The Hieron of Xenophon is a book published in 1904 that contains an introduction, summaries, critical and explanatory notes, and indexes. The book is written by Xenophon, a Greek historian, soldier, and philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC. The Hieron is a dialogue between Hieron, the tyrant of Syracuse, and Simonides, a poet. The dialogue explores the nature of tyranny, the duties of a ruler, and the importance of good governance. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the text, including historical context, literary analysis, and philosophical interpretation. The introduction provides an overview of Xenophon's life and works, while the summaries offer a brief summary of each chapter. The critical and explanatory notes provide a detailed analysis of the text, including explanations of key concepts and references to other works. The indexes help readers navigate the book and find specific information. Overall, The Hieron of Xenophon is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Greek history, philosophy, and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
