The Third Greek Book: A Selection From Xenophon's Cyropaedia (1853)

By Xenophon

Book Overview

The Third Greek Book: A Selection From Xenophon�������s Cyropaedia is a literary work originally published in 1853. The book is written by the ancient Greek philosopher and historian, Xenophon, and it contains a selection of his work titled Cyropaedia. This selection is intended to be used as a textbook for students of the Greek language.The Cyropaedia is a historical and biographical account of the life of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Empire. It is written in the form of a novel and is considered to be one of the earliest examples of a historical novel. The work is divided into eight books, and it covers the life of Cyrus from his childhood to his death.The Third Greek Book contains a selection of passages from the Cyropaedia, which have been carefully chosen to provide students with an understanding of the Greek language and its use in literature. The book includes a detailed introduction, which provides background information on Xenophon and his work, as well as an explanation of the Greek language and its grammar.The book is designed to be used as a teaching aid for students of the Greek language, and it includes a variety of exercises and questions to help students improve their comprehension and understanding of the text. The Third Greek Book is an invaluable resource for anyone studying the Greek language and its literature.With Explanatory Notes, Syntax, And A Glossarial Index.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165665352
• ISBN13: 9781165665358
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"