History Of The Affairs Of Greece

History Of The Affairs Of Greece: In Seven Books is a historical work written by Xenophon in 1685. The book covers the history of Greece from the earliest times up to the end of the Peloponnesian War in 404 BC. It is divided into seven books, each of which covers a different period of Greek history. The first book covers the earliest history of Greece, including the mythological period and the Trojan War. The second book covers the history of Sparta, including the reign of Lycurgus and the Spartan constitution. The third book covers the Persian Wars, including the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis. The fourth book covers the Peloponnesian War, including the causes and events of the war, as well as the peace negotiations that followed. The fifth book covers the history of Athens after the Peloponnesian War, including the rise of the Thirty Tyrants and the restoration of democracy. The sixth book covers the history of the Greek city-states after the Peloponnesian War, including the wars between Sparta and Thebes. The seventh and final book covers the history of Greece from the end of the Peloponnesian War to the time of Xenophon, including the rise of Macedon and the conquests of Alexander the Great. Throughout the book, Xenophon provides detailed accounts of battles, political events, and the lives of important figures in Greek history. He also includes his own opinions and observations on the events he describes. Overall, History Of The Affairs Of Greece: In Seven Books is an important historical work that provides valuable insights into the early history of Greece.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.