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Once upon a time Simonides the poet paid a visit to Hiero the "tyrant," and when both obtained the leisure requisite, Simonides began this conversation:

Hiero by Xenophon. Translation by H. G. Dakyns. Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once... Read Full Overview

Xenophon's "Hiero" delves into the complexities of leadership and the nature of tyranny through a thought-provoking dialogue. Set in ancient Syracuse, the book explores the burdens and challenges faced by Hiero I, a tyrant grappling with the responsibilities of power.

Xenophon of Athens was a Greek poet, historian, soldier and philosopher, living at a time of momentous events in Ancient Greek history. He wrote about the philosophy of Socrates, the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, and the Persian expedition that formed the basis... Read Full Overview

The Hieron of Xenophon is a book that was published in 1904. It is a collection of writings by the ancient Greek philosopher Xenophon. The book includes an introduction, summaries, critical and explanatory notes, and indexes. The Hieron is a dialogue between a tyrant and a poet,... Read Full Overview

Xenophon (431-355 BC), son of Gryllus, of the deme Erchia of Athens, was a soldier, mercenary and an admirer of Socrates. He is known for his writings on the history of his own times, the sayings of Socrates, and the life of Greece. He participated in the expedition led by Cyrus... Read Full Overview

In €œHiero, € Xenophon presents a thought-provoking dialogue between the tyrant Hiero of Syracuse and the poet Simonides. This timeless work delves into the challenges and complexities of leadership, exploring the differences between the life of a private... Read Full Overview

In €œHiero, € Xenophon presents a thought-provoking dialogue between the tyrant Hiero of Syracuse and the poet Simonides. This timeless work delves into the challenges and complexities of leadership, exploring the differences between the life of a private... Read Full Overview

Hiero is a philosophical dialogue that explores political theory and ethics, focusing on the nature of tyranny. The conversation is between Simonides, a poet, and Hieron, the tyrant of Syracuse. The text examines the life of a ruler versus that of an ordinary citizen, particularly... Read Full Overview

"Hiero", by Xenophon. Xenophon was a greek historian, soldier, mercenary, philosopher (430B.C.-534B.C.).

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Hiero is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Greek philosopher and historian Xenophon. The book is a dialogue between Hiero, the tyrant of Syracuse, and Simonides, a poet and philosopher. The two men discuss the nature of happiness and the role of power in achieving... Read Full Overview