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"Hellenics, Books I and II" offers a compelling firsthand account of ancient Greece, penned by Xenophon, a soldier and historian who lived through many of the events he describes. Detailing the tumultuous period following the Peloponnesian War, Xenophon's narrative provides invaluable insights into the political landscape, military campaigns, and social dynamics of the era. This edition, translated and annotated by Herbert Hailstone, brings Xenophon's work to a modern audience, making it accessible to scholars and enthusiasts alike. "Hellenics" remains an essential primary source for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of ancient Greek civilization and the enduring legacy of its history and literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.