Why A New Edition?

The Original Cyropaedia is hard to read

Moreover, Readers don’t Easily See the Leadership Lessons

Leadership By Cyrus the Great, Darius Lahoutifard’s edition of Cyropaedia offers a refreshed and engaging approach to Xenophon’s classic work. This edition simplifies and modernizes the original English translation by Henry Graham Dakyns, published in 1884, making it accessible to contemporary readers without sacrificing the depth and wisdom of the original text. By adding clear subtitles, the flow of the narrative is enhanced, making the reading experience more enjoyable and coherent.

The inclusion of summaries allows readers to skip sections without losing the essence of the story, while the photorealistic paintings bring Cyrus’s ancient world to life, adding a vivid visual dimension to the historical account. Most importantly, this edition extracts and highlights the most prominent leadership lessons from Cyrus’s actions and speeches, providing readers with valuable insights applicable to modern leadership contexts. This combination of elements makes Leadership By Cyrus the Great: Xenophon’s Cyropaedia Unlocked a valuable resource for both historical enthusiasts and aspiring leaders.