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The works of Xenophon
Historical and biographical works
Hellenica - 7 books
a major primary source for events in Greece from 411 to 362 BC
a the continuation of the History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides
recounts the last seven years of the Peloponnesian war and its aftermath
Anabasis - 7 books
called in English: The Persian Expedition; The March Up Country; The Expedition of Cyrus Provides an early life biography of Xenophon. Anabasis was used as a field guide by Alexander the Great during the early phases of his expedition into the Achaemenid Empire.
Cyropaedia - 8 books
called in English: The Education of Cyrus
Sometimes seen as the archetype of the European "mirror of princes" genre.
Agesilaus - 1 book
A biography of Agesilaus II, king of Sparta
Polity of the Lacedaemonians
History and description of the Spartan government and institutions
Socratic works and dialogues
Defences of Socrates
Memorabilia - 4 books
Socratic dialogues serving as a defense of Socrates outside of court.
Apology - 1 book
Xenophon's defence of Socrates in court
; On Revenues 1
; The Polity of the Athenians and the Lacedaemonians 2
; The Constitution of the Lacedaimonians
Other Socratic dialogues
Oeconomicus 1 book
also calleed 'The economist'
Socratic dialogue of a different sort, pertaining to household management
Symposium - 1 book
Symposic literature: Socrates and his companions discuss what they take pride in with respect to themselves.
Tyrants
Hiero 1 book
Dialogue about happiness between
Hiero, the tyrant of Syracuse, and
the lyric poet Simonides of Ceos
Short treatises - probably written when living in Scillus
these treatises are about the sorts of activities Xenophon spent time on
On Horsemanship - book
also calleed 'On the Art of Horsemanship'
Treatise on how to break, train, and care for horses
Hipparchikos
Also called 'The Cavalry General'
Also called 'On the Cavalry Commander'
Outlines the duties of a cavalry officer
Hunting with Dogs
Treatise on the proper methods of hunting with dogs
Ways and Means
Describes how Athens should deal with financial and economic crisis