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A History of My Times (Penguin Classics) (Paperback)

by Xenophon (Author), George Cawkwell (Editor, Introduction), Rex Warner (Translator) "SOME days later Thymochares arrived from Athens with a few ships, and the Spartans and Athenians immediately fought another naval action in which the Spartans,..." (more)
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Xenophon's "History" recounts nearly fifty turbulent years of warfare in Greece between 411 and 362 BC. Continuing the story of the Peloponnesian War at the point where Thucydides finished his magisterial history, this is a fascinating chronicle of the conflicts that ultimately led to the decline of Greece, and the wars with both Thebes and the might of Persia. An Athenian by birth, Xenophon became a firm supporter of the Spartan cause, and fought against the Athenians in the battle of Coronea. Combining history and memoir, this is a brilliant account of the triumphs and failures of city-states, and a portrait of Greece at a time of crisis.

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Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Penguin Classics (May 31, 1979)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0140441751
ISBN-13: 978-0140441758
Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.9 inches
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SOME days later Thymochares arrived from Athens with a few ships, and the Spartans and Athenians immediately fought another naval action in which the Spartans, under the command of Agesandridas, were victorious. Read the first page

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Classical Quarterly, Second Athenian Confederacy, Corinthian War, Lord of Thessaly, Three Thousand, Arcadian League, Assembly of Ten Thousand, Mount Helicon, Olympic Games

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4.0 out of 5 stars The sequel to Thucydides, August 18, 2003

By	D. Roberts "Hadrian12" (Battle Creek, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

For people who have read Thucydides, this is an exemplary companion to his PELOPONNESIAN WAR. There are likely to be many readers out there who were dismayed at the conclusion of this text as it is incomplete. Of course, this is not the great historian's fault; he died while writing his epic historical treatise.

Enter Xenophon. He picks up almost right where Thucydides leaves off and traces the murky Grecian politics over the next 40 years or so, after which time Thebes would assert herself as the foremost power in the Greek world.

Along the way, Xenophon painfully recounts the demise of his beloved Spartans. His distaste for the Thebans is readily evident, and one must weigh the veracity of some of his descriptions of battles against his inherent Laconian prejudice. Rex Warner, the translator, does an excellent job of point out specific places where modern scholars have called into question Xenophon's honesty as well as his aptitude as an historian.

Nevertheless, for all the Xenophon-bashing that the 20th century has accrued, I still firmly believe he is well worth reading. He is one of the very few primary sources that we have for the demise of Alcibiades, the disastrous 30 Tyrants of Athens, the campaigns of King Agesilaus, the decisive battle of Leuctra and so much more. Hence, the present text is a MUST for the modern classical historian.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Like Going to Water from Wine, August 14, 2001

By	C. Sellers "oncogenic" (belton, tx United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you're reading this and you haven't read 'The Pelopponesian War" by Thucydides, stop it, drop it and go get that book. "A History of my Times," more appropriately and originally titled, "Hellenica," is the continuation and final conclusion to the "The Pelopponesian War", a history begun by Thucydides. You know a book is going to be bad, when in the introduction, the translator consistently says, "While not very good..." "Although seemingly flat...", "While his other works shine, this lacks..." If you have read "The Pelopponesian War," you are obligated to read this one, as Thucydides leaves the war unfinished midsentence. While I understand that some of Xenophon's works such as his war journals and such are excellent, swashbuckling reads. His "Hellenica" lacks the grace and inquisitive fire that Thucydides work, "The Pelopponesian War" did. It is a flat, dull read, only rewarding because it tightly ties the loose ends in "The Pelopponesian War." Also Xenophon is a staunch Spartan supporter and tends to ignore Athen's resurgence into power.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Translation of Xenophon's "Hellenica", August 23, 2001

By	John Kwok (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Rex Warner's translation of Xenophon's "Hellenica" is quite enjoyable. However, the problem lies with Xenophon's writing. Allegedly a continuation of Thucydides' history of the Peloponnesian War, it is really more of a memoir recounting Spartan triumphs and failures during the period of 400 to 365 BC. Indeed, it should be regarded mainly as Xenophon's apologia on behalf of his Spartan patron, the king Agesilaus. As such it is often plodding reading. It is certainly not as riveting as Xenophon's "Anabasis". Yet those interested in Greek history during this time may find it rewarding.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Then... why not Diodorus?
After reading Mr. Warner's introduction to Xenophon's "History of My Times" there was only one thought in my mind: if Xenophon is so bad a Greek historian (he is indeed; it just... Read more

Published 2 months ago by lucianoapollo

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book with annoying notes
Xenophon's History of My Times picks up roughly where Thucydides left off. After finishing the account of the long and exhausting Peloponnesian War, Xenophon continues with... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Read First
As a continuation of thuchides its a little soft. but if you read THE PERSIAN EXPIDITIONS by XENOPHON first you'll feel me comfotable with his
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Published on November 3, 2006 by T. Marean

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The title refers to the complete randomness of the document survival process. We know that only a small fraction of the works of Aristophanes, Euripides, Plato, Livy (the... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Peloponesian War continued
Xenephon, one of the most interesting figures to come down to us, continues the Peloponesian war (431-404/3) of Thucydides. Read more

Published on October 31, 2000 by ed jenkinson

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