Xenophon: The Fourth Book Of The Anabasis

By Xenophon

Book Overview

Xenophon: The Fourth Book Of The Anabasis (1872) is a historical account written by the ancient Greek historian Xenophon. It is the fourth book of the Anabasis, which chronicles the journey of a group of Greek mercenaries who were hired by Cyrus the Younger to overthrow his brother, King Artaxerxes II of Persia. In this book, the Greek mercenaries, led by Xenophon, find themselves stranded in the heart of Persia after the death of Cyrus in battle. They must navigate their way through hostile territory, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. Xenophon's account provides a detailed description of the geography, customs, and politics of the Persian Empire, as well as the tactics and strategies employed by the Greek mercenaries. It also offers insights into the mindset and motivations of the soldiers, as they struggle to survive and make their way back home. Overall, Xenophon: The Fourth Book Of The Anabasis (1872) is a fascinating and informative historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in ancient Greek and Persian history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, military strategy, or the human experience of war.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437366937
• ISBN13: 9781437366938
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"