'Συγγραμμάτια' Summary

**Hiero** is a dialogue between Hiero, the tyrant of Syracuse, and the lyric poet Simonides of Ceos, about the nature of happiness and the challenges of ruling. **Agesilaus** is a biography of Agesilaus II, king of Sparta and companion of Xenophon, that explores the life and accomplishments of one of the most successful military leaders in Greek history. **Polity of the Lacedaemonians** is a history and description of the Spartan government and institutions, providing a detailed account of the unique political and social system of ancient Sparta. **Ways and Means** describes how Athens should deal with financial and economic crisis, offering practical advice on how to manage the city's finances and economy. **Hipparchikos** outlines the duties of a cavalry officer, providing a comprehensive guide to the responsibilities and skills required for effective cavalry leadership. **On Horsemanship** is a treatise on how to break, train, and care for horses, covering all aspects of horse care and training from breeding to riding. **Hunting with Dogs** is a treatise on the proper methods of hunting with dogs and the advantages of hunting, exploring the techniques and strategies involved in successful hunting with hounds. **Constitution of the Athenians** describes and criticizes Athenian democracy, offering a critical examination of the strengths and weaknesses of the Athenian political system.