HellenikaHellenica

A collection of books written by the noted historian Xenophon recounting the end of the Peloponnesian War.

The books are written in prose and have survived the ravages of time because Xenophon has always been acknowledged as a master of the Greek language thus making his books a favorite of teachers and students.

Hellenika covers the time period 411-632 BCE and is generally considered a history text even though Xenophon’s omissions and predilections are clearly apparent; he makes no apologies for his unbridled admiration of the Spartans and his utter disdain for the Thebans; regardless, Xenophon is an excellent writer and should not be overlooked.

I personally recommend the Loeb Classical Library version of this book which can be found a your local library or you can order this book from the Book Shop on this site which is linked to Amazon.com.