Xenophon's masterpiece, The Education of Cyrus, is a work that
was admired by Machiavelli for its lessons on leadership. Also
known as the Cyropaedia, this philosophical novel is loosely based
on the accomplishments of Cyrus the Great, founder of the vast
Persian Empire that later became the archrival of the Greeks in the
classical age. It offers an extraordinary portrait of political
ambition, talent, and their ultimate limits.
The writings of Xenophon are increasingly recognized as
important works of political philosophy. In The Education of Cyrus,
Xenophon confronts the vexing problem of political instability by
exploring the character and behavior of the ruler. Impressive
though his successes are, however, Cyrus is also examined in the
larger human context, in which love, honor, greed, revenge, folly,
piety, and the search for wisdom all have important parts to
play.
Wayne Ambler's translation captures the charm and drama of the
work while also achieving great accuracy. His introduction,
annotations, and glossary help the reader to appreciate both the
engaging story itself and the volume's contributions to
philosophy.
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