Four Books Of Xenophon's Anabasis (1885)

The Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis, originally published in 1885, is a classic work of ancient Greek literature. The book consists of four separate volumes, each detailing a different stage of the journey of ten thousand Greek mercenaries who marched from Greece to Persia in 401 BC. The mercenaries were led by Cyrus the Younger, who sought to overthrow his brother Artaxerxes II and seize the Persian throne. The first volume describes the preparations for the journey and the initial stages of the march, including the battle of Cunaxa, where Cyrus was killed. The second volume covers the retreat of the Greeks through hostile territory, including their encounters with various local tribes and their eventual arrival at the Black Sea. The third volume details their journey through Armenia and the Caucasus Mountains, where they faced extreme hardships and brutal weather conditions. The fourth and final volume focuses on the Greeks' return to Greece, including their battles with hostile forces and their eventual arrival home. Throughout the book, Xenophon provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the battles, as well as insights into the political and military strategies of the time. Overall, the Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis is a gripping account of an epic journey that has captivated readers for centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, military strategy, or adventure tales.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.