Travels In The Track Of The Ten Thousand Greeks - Xenophon
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Travels In The Track Of The Ten Thousand Greeks: Being A Geographical And Descriptive Account Of The Expedition Of Cyrus is a book written by Xenophon in 1844. The book is a detailed account of the journey undertaken by Cyrus the Younger and his army of 10,000 Greek mercenaries, as they attempted to overthrow his brother Artaxerxes II of Persia in 401 BC. Xenophon, who was a Greek soldier and historian, was one of the leaders of the expedition and his account of the journey is considered to be one of the most important historical records of the time. The book provides a fascinating insight…mehr

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Travels In The Track Of The Ten Thousand Greeks: Being A Geographical And Descriptive Account Of The Expedition Of Cyrus is a book written by Xenophon in 1844. The book is a detailed account of the journey undertaken by Cyrus the Younger and his army of 10,000 Greek mercenaries, as they attempted to overthrow his brother Artaxerxes II of Persia in 401 BC. Xenophon, who was a Greek soldier and historian, was one of the leaders of the expedition and his account of the journey is considered to be one of the most important historical records of the time. The book provides a fascinating insight into the geography, culture, and customs of the regions through which the army passed, including modern-day Turkey, Iraq, and Iran.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the expedition, including the political situation in Greece and the motivations of Cyrus. The second part describes the journey itself, including the battles and skirmishes that the army encountered, and the various obstacles they faced. The third part of the book provides a summary of the aftermath of the expedition, including the fate of the surviving soldiers and the impact that the journey had on the region.Overall, Travels In The Track Of The Ten Thousand Greeks: Being A Geographical And Descriptive Account Of The Expedition Of Cyrus is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique insight into the ancient world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, military history, or the history of the Middle East.And Of The Retreat Of The Ten Thousand Greeks As Related By Xenophon.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.
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Xenophon of Athens (c.¿431 BC - 354 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher, historian, soldier, mercenary, and student of Socrates. As a soldier, Xenophon became commander of the Ten Thousand at about 30, with noted military historian Theodore Ayrault Dodge saying of him, "the centuries since have devised nothing to surpass the genius of this warrior." He established the precedent for many logistical operations and was among the first to use flanking maneuvers, feints and attacks in depth. He was among the greatest commanders of antiquity. As a historian, Xenophon is known for recording the history of his time, the late-5th and early-4th centuries BC, in such works as the Hellenica, which covered the final seven years and the aftermath of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC), thus representing a thematic continuation of Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War. As one of the Ten Thousand (Greek mercenaries), Xenophon participated in Cyrus the Younger's failed campaign to claim the Persian throne from his brother Artaxerxes II of Persia. He recounted the events in Anabasis, his most notable history. Like Plato, Xenophon is an authority on Socrates, about whom he wrote several books of dialogues (the Memorabilia) and an Apology of Socrates to the Jury, which recounts the philosopher's trial in 399 BC. Despite being born an Athenian citizen, Xenophon was also associated with Sparta, the traditional enemy of Athens. His pro-oligarchic politics, military service under Spartan generals in the Persian campaign and elsewhere, and his friendship with King Agesilaus II endeared Xenophon to the Spartans. Some of his works have a pro-Spartan bias, especially the royal biography Agesilaus and the Constitution of the Spartans. Xenophon's works span several genres and are written in plain-language Attic Greek, for which reason they serve as translation exercises for contemporary students of the Ancient Greek language. In the Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, Diogenes Laërtius observed that, as a writer, Xenophon of Athens was known as the "Attic Muse," for the sweetness of his diction.