Ambiguities of Despotic Power in Xenophon’s Cyropaedia
The ambiguity of Xenophon’s Cyropaedia, a fictionalised portrait of Cyrus the Great and his rise to rule an empire, has led present-day interpretations to diverge widely. Should Cyrus be seen as an ideal king, whose capabilities exceed those of other rulers, or a despot whose ascent to power depends...
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Anthropologie et Histoire des Mondes Antiques
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Cahiers Mondes Anciens |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.openedition.org/mondesanciens/4723 |