Xenophon

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Xenophon

The Fourth Book Of The Anabasis (1872)

Beschreibung

Xenophon: The Fourth Book Of The Anabasis (1872) is a historical account written by the ancient Greek historian Xenophon. It is the fourth book of the Anabasis, which chronicles the journey of a group of Greek mercenaries who were hired by Cyrus the Younger to overthrow his brother, King Artaxerxes II of Persia. In this book, the Greek mercenaries, led by Xenophon, find themselves stranded in the heart of Persia after the death of Cyrus in battle. They must navigate their way through hostile territory, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. Xenophon's account provides a detailed description of the geography, customs, and politics of the Persian Empire, as well as the tactics and strategies employed by the Greek mercenaries. It also offers insights into the mindset and motivations of the soldiers, as they struggle to survive and make their way back home. Overall, Xenophon: The Fourth Book Of The Anabasis (1872) is a fascinating and informative historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in ancient Greek and Persian history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, military strategy, or the human experience of war.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.

Autor

Xenophon was a Greek historian, soldier, and philosopher born in Athens around 430 BC. He was a student of Socrates and fought as a mercenary in various conflicts throughout his life. In 401 BC, Xenophon joined the expedition of Cyrus the Younger, a Persian prince who sought to overthrow his brother, the king of Persia. After Cyrus was killed in battle, Xenophon led a group of Greek soldiers known as the Ten Thousand on a dangerous retreat across enemy territory, an event he later wrote about in his famous work, the "Anabasis". Xenophon also wrote several other works, including the "Hellenica", which covers the events in Greece from 411 BC to 362 BC, and the "Cyropaedia", a fictionalized biography of Cyrus the Great. In addition to his military and historical pursuits, Xenophon was also interested in philosophy and wrote several works on ethics, including "Memorabilia", a collection of Socratic dialogues. He believed in the importance of piety, obedience to the law, and the virtues of the Greek city-state system. Xenophon spent his later years in the Greek city of Corinth, where he continued to write and engage in philosophical discussions. He died around 354 BC at an advanced age.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 92
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 148g
• ISBN-13: 9781437366938
• ISBN-10: 1437366937
• Artikelnr.: 25878045