The Hieron of Xenophon: With Introduction Summaries, Critical and Explanatory Notes and Indexes (1904)

The Hieron of Xenophon is a book that was published in 1904. It is a collection of works by the ancient Greek philosopher and historian Xenophon. The book includes an introduction, summaries, critical and explanatory notes, and indexes. The Hieron is a dialogue between Hieron, the tyrant of Syracuse, and Simonides, a poet. The dialogue centers around the question of whether it is better to be a tyrant or a private citizen. The book is written in ancient Greek and is intended for scholars and students of ancient philosophy and history. It provides insights into the political and social structures of ancient Greece and the views of one of its most influential thinkers. The critical and explanatory notes provide additional context and analysis, making the book accessible to a wider audience. Overall, The Hieron of Xenophon is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient philosophy and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.