Anabasis

Anabasis is a historical account written by Xenophon, a Greek soldier and historian, in the 4th century BC. The book tells the story of the Greek mercenary army known as the Ten Thousand, who were hired by Cyrus the Younger to overthrow his brother, King Artaxerxes II of Persia. When Cyrus was killed in battle, the Ten Thousand found themselves stranded deep in enemy territory, with no clear path back to Greece. The book details their harrowing journey through hostile terrain, as they faced hunger, disease, and attacks from local tribes. Xenophon describes the leadership and camaraderie that developed among the soldiers as they struggled to survive and find a way home. The book also provides valuable insights into the military tactics and customs of the ancient Greeks and Persians.Anabasis is considered a classic of Greek literature and is widely read in modern times as an adventure story and a historical document. It has influenced many works of literature and film, including the movie The Warriors, which is loosely based on the story.When they heard these tidings, the generals were sorely distressed; so 4 too were the rest of the Hellenes when they were informed of it. Then Clearchus spoke as follows: ""Would that Cyrus were yet alive! But since he is dead, take back this answer to Ariaeus, that we, at any rate, have conquered the king; and, as you yourselves may see, there is not a man left in the field to meet us.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.