Publisher's Synopsis
Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis is a historical account of the Greek army's expedition to Persia in 401 BC. The book, originally written in Greek by Xenophon, is a vivid portrayal of the events that occurred during the expedition. The story follows the journey of the Greek army, led by Cyrus the Younger, as they attempt to overthrow the Persian king, Artaxerxes II. Along the way, they face various challenges, including harsh weather conditions, lack of supplies, and battles with the Persian army. Xenophon's account provides a detailed description of the army's tactics, as well as their interactions with the local populations they encounter. The book is divided into four parts, each covering a different stage of the expedition. The first book introduces the main characters and sets the stage for the journey. The second book covers the army's journey through hostile territory and their eventual victory over the Persian army. The third book focuses on the army's retreat and their encounters with various tribes along the way. The final book concludes the story with the army's return to Greece. Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis is a fascinating account of ancient Greek history and a must-read for anyone interested in military history or ancient civilizations.With Introduction, Map, Notes, Lexicon, Table Of Grammatical References And Exercises, And Tables Of Illustrations.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.
