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The Cavalry General

The Cavalry General

Xenophon

Paperback

Military BiographiesAncient GreeceFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116269050X
ISBN13: 9781162690506
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.09 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Cavalry General by Xenophon is a classic military biography that chronicles the life and career of the famous Athenian general, Timotheus. Written in the fourth century BC, this book provides a detailed account of Timotheus' military campaigns and his leadership of the Athenian cavalry during the Peloponnesian War.Xenophon, a contemporary of Timotheus, draws on his personal experiences and observations to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of the general. He describes Timotheus' early life and education, his military training, and his rise to prominence as a cavalry commander.The book also provides a fascinating glimpse into the politics and society of ancient Athens, as Timotheus navigates the complex world of Athenian politics and military strategy. Xenophon's account is filled with vivid descriptions of battles and military tactics, as well as insights into the character and personality of Timotheus.Overall, The Cavalry General is a timeless work of military history and biography that offers readers a unique perspective on ancient Greece and the art of warfare.But, after all, no man, however great his plastic skill, can hope to mould and shape a work of art to suit his fancy, unless the stuff on which he works be first prepared and made ready to obey the craftsman's will. Nor certainly where the raw material consists of men, will you succeed, unless, under God's blessing, these same men have been prepared and made ready to meet their officer in a friendly spirit. They must come to look upon him as of greater sagacity than themselves in all that concerns encounter with the enemy.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.

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