Why it endured
Xenophon's fictionalized biography of Cyrus the Great — a meditation on ideal leadership, military organization, and governance. One of the most widely read books in the ancient world, and a formative influence on Caesar, Scipio, and Machiavelli.
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Ryan HolidayAuthor & Stoic philosopher
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