The Shorter Writings of Xenophon (edited by Gregory A. McBrayer)

The Shorter Writings of Xenophon (edited by Gregory A. McBrayer)

This volume presents new, annotated translations of Xenophon’s eight shorter works, accompanied by interpretive essays from leading scholars. These texts showcase Xenophon as a serious thinker whose writings raise vital moral, political, and philosophical questions.

Five of the included works focus on political themes—ranging from the nature of kingship (Agesilaos), the dynamics of tyranny (Hiero), and the structure of oligarchy (The Regime of the Lacedaemonians), to the strengths and pitfalls of democracy (The Regime of the Athenians) and the economics of civic life (Ways and Means, On Revenues). The remaining works—The Skilled Cavalry Commander, On Horsemanship, and The One Skilled at Hunting with Dogs—address matters of military and practical skill, especially as they relate to public life.

By gathering Xenophon’s shorter writings with expert commentary, this edition provides students and readers with an accessible entry point into Xenophon’s core ideas, illuminating both his philosophical insights and his practical wisdom.

Contributors include: Wayne Ambler, Robert C. Bartlett, Amy L. Bonnette, Susan D. Collins, Michael Ehrmantraut, David Levy, Gregory A. McBrayer, and Abram N. Shulsky.

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