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Xenophon Hellenica, Books 5-7 (1892) is a historical text written by Xenophon, a Greek historian and philosopher, that covers the period of Greek history from the end of the Peloponnesian War in 404 BC to the Battle of Mantinea in 362 BC. The book is divided into three sections, each covering a different period of Greek history. In Book 5, Xenophon describes the events that occurred after the Peloponnesian War, including the rise of Sparta as a dominant power in Greece and the eventual defeat of Athens. He also covers the political and military upheavals that took place during this time, including the Thirty Tyrants in Athens and the Corinthian War.Book 6 focuses on the period between the Corinthian War and the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC. Xenophon describes the various alliances and conflicts that arose during this time, including the Theban-Spartan War and the Boeotian League.Finally, Book 7 covers the period between the Battle of Leuctra and the Battle of Mantinea in 362 BC. Xenophon discusses the rise of Thebes as a dominant power in Greece and the eventual defeat of the Theban army at the Battle of Mantinea.Throughout the book, Xenophon provides detailed accounts of the political and military events of the time, as well as insights into the motivations and actions of the various Greek city-states. The book is considered an important historical source for understanding the political and military history of ancient Greece.Edited On The Basis Of Buchsenschutz¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Edition.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.
