Xenophon and the Graces of Power: A Greek Guide to political Manipulation

by: Azoulay, V.

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One of classical Greece's most worldly and lucid writers,

Xenophon across his many works gave a restless criticism of power: democratic,

oligarchic and autocratic. From military campaigns (in which he took part),

through the great powers of his day (Sparta, Persia, Athens) to modes of control

within the household, he observed intimately and often with partisan passion.

In this work a leading French Hellenist, Vincent Azoulay, analyses across

Xenophon's diverse texts the techniques by which the Greek writer recommends

that leaders should manipulate. Through gifts and personal allure, though mystique,

dazzling appearance, exemplary behaviour, strategic absences - and occasional terror,

Xenophon analyses ways in which a powerful few might triumphantly

Imprint: Classical Press of Wales
Publisher: Classical Press of Wales

Hardback
ISBN: 9781910589694
Publication Date: 29 Sep 2018
Number of Pages: 430

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