The Fall of Athens

by Xenophon, Theodore Horn

Greek text with connecting commentary. Text includes introduction, notes, vocabulary, maps and illustrations.

Paperback

First published January 1, 351

About the author

Xenophon (Ancient Greek Ξενοφῶν, Modern Greek Ξενοφώντας; ca. 431 – 355 BC), son of Gryllus, of the deme Erchia of Athens, was a soldier, mercenary and a contemporary and admirer of Socrates. He is known for his writings on the history of his own times, preserving the sayings of Socrates, and the life of ancient Greece.

Historical and biographical works:
Anabasis (or The Persian Expedition)
Cyropaedia
Hellenica
Agesilaus

Socratic works and dialogues:
Memorabilia
Oeconomicus
Symposium
Apology
Hiero

Short treatises:
On Horsemanship
The Cavalry General
Hunting with Dogs
Ways and Means
Constitution of Sparta

Reviews

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice introduction to reading Xenophon in Greek. Interesting selections from the first two books of the Hellenica, with vocabulary and notes.