Xenophon's Economist

by Xenophon

Overview

THE ECONOMIST is a socratic dialogue by Xenophon on the virtues of household finances and agriculture. Among the values championed by Xenophon, THE ECONOMIST emphasizes hard work and the Greek virture of moderation.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015129915
Publisher:	Halcyon Press Ltd.
Publication date:	09/05/2012
Series:	Halcyon Classics , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	381 KB

About the Author

Xenophon of Athens (c. 430 – 354 BC) was an ancient Greek soldier, historian, philosopher, and biographer. Born to a wealthy family near Athens, Xenophon was a contemporary and admirer of Socrates. He journeyed extensively in the Perisan Empire as part of an expedition by Cyrus the Younger to unseat his older brother, the emperor, in 401 B.C. Xenophon wrote extensively on his travels in Persia.