Κύρου παιδεία

The Cyropaedia, written by Xenophon in the early 4th century BC, is a partly fictional biography of Cyrus the Great. The work, whose title translates to 'The Education of Cyrus,' serves as a model for the genre known as mirrors for princes, influencing later political texts, including Machiavelli's The Prince. Its exploration of leadership and governance raises questions about the nature of ideal rulership, making it a significant work in the study of political philosophy.