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Anabasis

Author(s)

Petri Hiltunen

Edition
ISBN

9781912700325, 9781912700318

Publisher

Markosia

Format

PDF and EPUB

Description

In 401 B.C. Xenophon and twelve thousand cheated Greek mercenaries find themselves stuck in the middle of the world’s largest empire, Persia. Betrayed, outnumbered and besieged. The king gives them two options; surrender unconditionally and face a life of slavery or die. They decide to take the third option and fight their way home!

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Anabasis

Author(s)

Xenophon

Edition
ISBN

9781627930017, 9781981242184

Publisher

Start Publishing LLC

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PDF and EPUB

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Stranded deep in enemy territory, the Spartan general Clearchus and the other Greek senior officers were subsequently 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 Greek army of 10,000 to march north across foodless deserts and snow-filled mountain passes towards the Black Sea and the comparative security of its Greek shoreline cities.

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Anabasis

Author(s)

Xenophon

Edition
ISBN

9781504064224

Publisher

Open Road Media

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PDF and EPUB

Description

An ancient Greek mercenary soldier’s account of leading an army on a dangerous march from Babylon to the Black Sea. Hired by a Persian prince hoping to take the throne from his brother, Xenophon was one professional soldier in an army of many when disaster struck and their leaders were killed or captured, leaving them stranded. Along with two others chosen by their fellow soldiers, Xenophon would lead the army to safety on the “March of the Ten Thousand.” It was a harrowing journey, and they battled their way through harsh climates and hostile enemy territories—but eventually made it home. This memoir of the adventure, known for its clear language and directness, has become a classic for those interested in ancient Greek history and military culture.