Description

The Anabasis of Xenophon is a book that recounts the journey of a group of Greek soldiers who were hired by Cyrus the Younger to overthrow his brother, King Artaxerxes II of Persia. The book is based primarily on the text of L. Dindorf and includes accompanying notes. The journey of the Greeks, known as the Ten Thousand, takes them through harsh terrain and dangerous battles as they make their way back home after Cyrus is killed in battle. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles such as hostile tribes and harsh weather conditions. The book is a fascinating account of ancient military tactics, leadership, and survival in the face of adversity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and military strategy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.