Project Gutenberg 1998-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 253 Xenophon -431 -355 Ξενοφών Jenofonte Xénophon Dakyns, Henry Graham 1838 1911 Dakyns, H. G. (Henry Graham) Dakyns, Henry G. (Henry Graham) Agesilaus Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agesilaus_(Xenophon) Produced by John Bickers, and David Widger "Agesilaus" by Xenophon is a historical account written during the 4th century BC. This work serves as a detailed encomium of Agesilaus II, the notable king of Sparta, and highlights his virtues, achievements, and leadership abilities. The narrative not only captures the essence of Agesilaus's character but also reflects on key events during his reign and interactions with other powers, particularly the Persian Empire. The book delves into Agesilaus's early ascension to power, his military campaigns, and his wise governance strategies which earned him respect among allies and foes alike. Xenophon recounts various battles, such as those against Persia, showcasing Agesilaus’s innovative tactics and adherence to honor and justice. Besides documenting his prowess as a warrior and leader, the narrative emphasizes his moral integrity, including reverence towards the divine and fairness in dealings with allies. Throughout, Xenophon portrays Agesilaus not only as a successful king but also as a paragon of virtue, showing the profound impact of his character on both Spartan society and the broader Greek world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Classical literature Greece -- History -- Spartan and Theban Supremacies, 404-362 B.C. Agesilaus II, King of Sparta PA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Ancient Category: History - Royalty Category: History - Warfare 119662 2025-07-01T08:32:26.261116 text/html 116057 2013-01-15T15:26:48 text/html; charset=us-ascii 111323 2025-07-01T08:32:30.692082 application/epub+zip 112599 2025-07-01T08:32:28.025085 application/epub+zip 112599 2025-07-01T08:32:26.964095 application/epub+zip 198435 2025-07-01T08:32:32.654086 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 189285 2025-07-01T08:32:30.051074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162581 2022-09-01T09:46:20.748950 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 102023 2023-10-01T08:01:32.095548 text/plain 16766 2025-07-01T08:32:32.779052 application/rdf+xml 10250 2025-07-01T08:32:27.453078 image/jpeg 2734 2025-07-01T08:32:27.213076 image/jpeg 109451 2025-07-01T08:32:26.271112 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia