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The Education of Cyrus ; Agora Editions - couverture rigide, Xénophon, 0801438187
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Caractéristiques de l'objet
- État
- Artist
- Xenophon
- ISBN
- 9780801438189
- Book Title
- Education of Cyrus
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Publication Year
- 2001
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Literary Criticism, History, Philosophy, Fiction
- Topic
- Ancient / General, Political, Ancient & Classical, Historical
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 32.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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Xenophon's masterpiece The Education of Cyrus --a work admired by Machiavelli for its lessons on leadership--is at last available in a new English translation for a new century. 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 prose 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cornell University Press
ISBN-10
0801438187
ISBN-13
9780801438189
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1899125
Product Key Features
Book Title
Education of Cyrus
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Ancient / General, Political, Ancient & Classical, Historical
Publication Year
2001
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Literary Criticism, History, Philosophy, Fiction
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
32.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Pa4495.C5a44 2001
Grade from
College Graduate Student
Reviews
"At a time of renewed interest in Xenophon, and The Education of Cyrus in particular, Wayne Ambler has produced the most accurate and useful English translation to date. Only with this definitive translation can students profitably engage in the kind of close textual reading necessary to make sense of Xenophon as an important political thinker."-Christopher Nadon, Trinity College, author of Xenophon's Prince: Republic and Empire in the Cyropaedia, "I'm delighted, even profoundly moved, by Wayne Ambler's new translation of The Education of Cyrus. For the first time this entrancing book will be available in trustworthy English; we get fresh and reliable access to Xenophon's timeless portrait, perhaps the best ever, of extraordinary political ambition."-Robert Faulkner, Boston College, "At a time of renewed interest in Xenophon, and The Education of Cyrus in particular, Wayne Ambler has produced the most accurate and useful English translation to date. Only with this definitive translation can students profitably engage in the kind of close textual reading necessary to make sense of Xenophon as an important political thinker."--Christopher Nadon, Trinity College, author of Xenophon's Prince: Republic and Empire in the Cyropaedia, "The Education of Cyrus is a major work of classical political philosophy that provides a portrait of extraordinary political ambition. . . Ambler's precise translation makes it possible to engage in a close textual reading that establishes Xenophon as an important political thinker."--Translation Review,Vol. 7, No. 2, December 2001, "At long last, Xenophon's masterpiece is available in an absolutely reliable translation that conveys even the charms of the original: clarity and grace, profundity and levity. An exemplary rendering of a marvelous book."--Robert Bartlett, Emory University, "At long last, Xenophon's masterpiece is available in an absolutely reliable translation that conveys even the charms of the original: clarity and grace, profundity and levity. An exemplary rendering of a marvelous book."-Robert Bartlett, Emory University, "The Education of Cyrus is a major work of classical political philosophy and Wayne Ambler's very impressive English translation is far superior to any other that I have seen."--Peter Ahrensdorf, Davidson College, "The Education of Cyrus is a major work of classical political philosophy that provides a portrait of extraordinary political ambition. . . . Ambler's precise translation makes it possible to engage in a close textual reading that establishes Xenophon as an important political thinker."--Translation Review, "There are many reasons to welcome this fresh, precise, and graceful English rendering of the Cyropaedia, the first since 1914. It is, of course, a central text for the study of Greek military technique in the age of professional warfare that leads up to Alexander. But it is much, much more. . . Professor Ambler's superb translation, accompanied by a glossary that matches key terms in the Greek with their semantic fields in English, and excellent notes, is an unfailing guide to the nuances of the Greek text and is bound to become the standard English reference edition. I wish it had been available when I was a student. I am grateful for it now."-Pericles B. Georges, Lake Forest College. The Journal of Military History, Vol. 66, No. 2, April 2002, "I'm delighted, even profoundly moved, by Wayne Ambler's new translation of The Education of Cyrus. For the first time this entrancing book will be available in trustworthy English; we get fresh and reliable access to Xenophon's timeless portrait, perhaps the best ever, of extraordinary political ambition."--Robert Faulkner, Boston College, "There are many reasons to welcome this fresh, precise, and graceful English rendering of the Cyropaedia, the first since 1914. It is, of course, a central text for the study of Greek military technique in the age of professional warfare that leads up to Alexander. But it is much, much more. . . Professor Ambler's superb translation, accompanied by a glossary that matches key terms in the Greek with their semantic fields in English, and excellent notes, is an unfailing guide to the nuances of the Greek text and is bound to become the standard English reference edition. I wish it had been available when I was a student. I am grateful for it now."--Pericles B. Georges, Lake Forest College. The Journal of Military History, Vol. 66, No. 2, April 2002, "Wayne Ambler's elegant translation deserves to become the standard English version of this work."--The Weekly Standard, "Wayne Ambler's elegant translation deserves to become the standard English version of this work."--Steve Lenzner, The Weekly Standard, January 28, 2002, "Cornell University Press and the general editor of the Agora series, Thomas L. Pangle, have made a substantial contribution to the field of Xenophon studies with the publication of these volumes. Each one contains an excellent translation of one or several of Xenophon's writings. . . and each translated work is richly annotated and accompanied by a helpful introductory essay."--Eric Buzzetti, Interpretation, 2003., There are many reasons to welcome this fresh, precise, and graceful English rendering of the Cyropaedia , the first since 1914. It is, of course, a central text for the study of Greek military technique in the age of professional warfare that leads up to Alexander. But it is much, much more.... Ambler's superb translation, accompanied by a glossary that matches key terms in the Greek with their semantic fields in English, and excellent notes, is an unfailing guide to the nuances of the Greek text and is bound to become the standard English reference edition., "The Education of Cyrus is a major work of classical political philosophy that provides a portrait of extraordinary political ambition. . . Ambler's precise translation makes it possible to engage in a close textual reading that establishes Xenophon as an important political thinker."-Translation Review,Vol. 7, No. 2, December 2001, "Xenophon's The Education of Cyrus is a political masterpiece on the order of Machiavelli's The Prince. Xenophon makes Cyrus, his exemplary king, a worthy rival to Socrates, his ideal philosopher. This precise new translation is most welcome."--David O'Connor, University of Notre Dame, The Education of Cyrus is a major work of classical political philosophy that provides a portrait of extraordinary political ambition.... Ambler's precise translation makes it possible to engage in a close textual reading that establishes Xenophon as an important political thinker., "Cornell University Press and the general editor of the Agora series, Thomas L. Pangle, have made a substantial contribution to the field of Xenophon studies with the publication of these volumes. Each one contains an excellent translation of one or several of Xenophon's writings. . . and each translated work is richly annotated and accompanied by a helpful introductory essay."-Eric Buzzetti, Interpretation, 2003., "There are many reasons to welcome this fresh, precise, and graceful English rendering of the Cyropaedia, the first since 1914. It is, of course, a central text for the study of Greek military technique in the age of professional warfare that leads up to Alexander. But it is much, much more. . . . Ambler's superb translation, accompanied by a glossary that matches key terms in the Greek with their semantic fields in English, and excellent notes, is an unfailing guide to the nuances of the Greek text and is bound to become the standard English reference edition."--Journal of Military History, "Wayne Ambler's elegant translation deserves to become the standard English version of this work."-Steve Lenzner, The Weekly Standard, January 28, 2002
Copyright Date
2015
Lccn
2001-001416
Dewey Decimal
883/.01
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Agora Editions Ser.
Dewey Edition
21
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