Description: Xenophon of Athens was a Greek military leader, philosopher, and historian. Anabasis (/əˈnæbəsɪs/; ‹See Tfd›Greek: Ἀνάβασις [anábasis]; an "expedition up from") is the most famous work of the Ancient Greekprofessional soldier and writer Xenophon.[2] It gives an account of the expedition of the Ten Thousand, an army of Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger to help him seize the throne of Persia from his brother, Artaxerxes II, in 401 BC.VOLUME 3 The seven books making up the Anabasis were composed c. 370 BC. Alternatively known as The March of the Ten Thousand. The story of the army's journey across Asia Minor and Mesopotamia is Xenophon's best known work and "one of the great adventures in human history". Xenophon accompanied the Ten Thousand(words that Xenophon does not use), a large army of Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger, who intended to seize the throne of Persia from his brother, Artaxerxes II. Although Cyrus' mixed army fought to a tactical victory at Cunaxa in Babylon (401 BC), Cyrus was killed, rendering the actions of the Greeks irrelevant and the expedition a failure.Stranded deep in Persia, the Spartan general Clearchus and the other Greek senior officers were then killed or captured by treachery on the part of the Persian satrap Tissaphernes. Xenophon, one of three remaining leaders elected by the soldiers, played an instrumental role in encouraging the 10,000 to march north across foodless deserts and snow-filled mountain passes, towards the Black Seaand the comparative security of its Greek coastal cities. Abandoned in northern Mesopotamia, without supplies other than what they could obtain by force or diplomacy, the 10,000 had to fight their way northwards through Corduene and Armenia, making ad hoc decisions about their leaders, tactics, food supplies, and destiny, while the King's army and hostile natives barred their way and attacked their flanks.SIZE: 3.5 x 5 inchSome writings on the first pages. Clean inside with some minor pencil notes not effecting the reading. Google is able to pick up and translate this old Greek into English font. An interesting read in general. For more photos, questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for stopping by.
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Book Title: Book
Book Series: Spartans
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Item Length: 3.5
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Edition: International Edition, Limited Edition, Professional Edition
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1840
Format: Hardcover
Language: Greek
Item Height: 5 in
Author: Book, Xenophon
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Features: Leather Bound, Mini
Genre: Military
Topic: Antiques, Foreign Militaries, Military History, True Military Stories
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