Publisher's Synopsis
Xenophon: The Fourth Book of the Anabasis (1872) is a historical account written by Xenophon, a Greek philosopher and historian, detailing the events of the fourth book of his famous work, the Anabasis. The Anabasis chronicles the journey of a group of Greek mercenaries who were hired to fight in a Persian civil war in the 4th century BCE. In this fourth book, the Greeks continue their journey towards the Black Sea, encountering various obstacles and enemies along the way. They face battles with hostile tribes, harsh weather conditions, and a shortage of supplies. Despite these challenges, the Greeks persevere and eventually reach the safety of the Black Sea.Throughout the book, Xenophon provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes and people encountered by the Greeks, as well as insights into their military tactics and strategies. He also offers philosophical reflections on the nature of leadership and the importance of loyalty and camaraderie among soldiers.This edition of Xenophon: The Fourth Book of the Anabasis was translated into English by William Watson Goodwin and published in 1872. It remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek history and literature.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.
