The Hellenika, written by Xenophon, who was greatly influenced by Thucydides' historiography—considered a pioneer of scientific historical writing—is a continuation of Thucydides' account of the Peloponnesian Wars. Attempting to approach events impartially, Xenophon chronologically recounts the state of the Hellenic city-states from the late 5th century BC to approximately the first half of the 4th century BC, as well as the events that occurred on the Greek mainland and in Anatolia. This brilliant historian, describing a turbulent 50-year period filled with victories and defeats, combines history and personal memories to create a portrait of the Greeks during this time of crisis.
The Hellenika, written by Xenophon, who was greatly influenced by Thucydides' historiography—considered a pioneer of scientific historical writing—is a continuation of Thucydides' account of the Peloponnesian Wars. Attempting to approach events impartially, Xenophon chronologically recounts the state of the Hellenic city-states from the late 5th century BC to approximately the first half of the 4th century BC, as well as the events that occurred on the Greek mainland and in Anatolia. This brilliant historian, describing a turbulent 50-year period filled with victories and defeats, combines history and personal memories to create a portrait of the Greeks during this time of crisis.