Xenophon of Athens (circa 430 - 354 B.
Cyropaedia describes the Education of the ideal ruler, trained to rule as a benevolent despot over his admiring and willing subjects.
In addition to his own works, he influenced the account of the Peloponnesian War written by the famous Greek historian Thucydides.
In addition to writing about the philosophy of Socrates, he also wrote about the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, as well as the Persian expedition that formed the basis of his most famous work, Anabasis.
Xenophon is best remembered for his writing.
His short treatise on Sparta\'s government is considered one of the first examples of political philosophy.
Although he was recognized as a great writer and poet in his lifetime, Xenophon\'s involvement with Spartan politics and fighting led to his exile from Athens, and his association with Socrates probably did not help.
C.) was a Greek poet, historian, soldier and philosopher who lived at a time of momentous events in Ancient Greek history.
Xenophon of Athens (circa 430 - 354 B
