Kleine historische und ökonomische Schriften

Because of the multi-layered nature of his written works, Xenophon is enjoying increased interest. The Constitution of the Lacedemonians , translated here, is considered the essential source on ancient Sparta. It is accompanied by a biography of the Spartan king Agesilaus, and a fictional conversation between the poet Simonides and the Sicilian autocrat Hieron. Finally, the Poroi ( Ways and Means ) deals with issues of the state economy.