The Persian Expedition
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (846 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00170268G |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 559 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Good introduction, could have had more extensive footnotes, translation easy to read" according to Howard Schulman. I guess I enjoyed reading Xenophon's "The Persian Expedition" or "Anabasis". The book and Xenophon has been denigrated through the millennia for not being truthful or rigorous, but the book, nevertheless is interesting to read through to get a first hand account of mercenary life in Good introduction, could have had more extensive footnotes, translation easy to read Howard Schulman I guess I enjoyed reading Xenophon's "The Persian Expedition" or "Anabasis". The book and Xenophon has been denigrated through the millennia for not being truthful or rigorous, but the book, nevertheless is interesting to read through to get a first hand account of mercenary life in 400 BC as well as a hint of life in Persian lands. On the other hand, the book has been read throughout the ages by school children and those learning Greek.The translation is very easy to read and the lengthy introduction spells out the shortcomings of the book: there are several other accounts of the Ten Thousand that d. 00 BC as well as a hint of life in Persian lands. On the other hand, the book has been read throughout the ages by school children and those learning Greek.The translation is very easy to read and the lengthy introduction spells out the shortcomings of the book: there are several other accounts of the Ten Thousand that d. History or His-story? Lance Kirby The classic story of the march of the "ten thousand" from fatalism to freedom is exciting to read, but is it factual? Many scholars have believed that it was composed using diaries Xenophon kept with him on the campain, but certain inconsistences in the narrative leave this in doubt. However, whether it is a true to life account or not it remains a testament to the will for survival and the Greek spirit of brotherhood among men under pressure.. Angry Mofo said A world that asked for no mercy and granted none.. Xenophon's "Anabasis" tells the story of how Cyrus, younger brother to the Persian king Artaxerxes II, hired 10,000 Greek mercenaries to help him overthrow his brother and install himself on the throne. The plan quickly went south and the Greeks had to retreat through hostile territory and difficult terrain. Thanks to their military prowess and (possibly) Xenophon's leadership, most of them made it back.The Persian expedition was a failure and had no historical impact in and of itself, but Xenophon's book captured his audience's imagination. Allegedly, Alexander the Great read it for inspiration, bef
The Persian Expedition book has been released since 0000-00-00. The Persian Expedition are written by Xenophon; Rex Warner (Translator) and it has 559 of pages on paperback.