Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Greece
ISBN : PSU:000031850810
The Persian Expedition
Xenophon
Anabasis The Persian Expedition
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Xenophon's Anabasis, or The Expedition of Cyrus
Michael A. Flower
Author : Michael A. Flower
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780199939190
Xenophon's Anabasis, or The Expedition of Cyrus by Michael A. Flower Pdf
Xenophon's Anabasis, or The Expedition of Cyrus, is one of the most exciting historical narratives--as well as the most important autobiographical work--to have survived from ancient Greece. It tells the story of Cyrus, a young and charismatic Persian prince, who in 401 BC enlisted more than ten thousand Greek mercenaries in an attempt to seize the vast Persian empire for himself. Cyrus was killed in a great battle, most of the Greek commanders subsequently fell victim to treachery, and an Athenian aristocrat by the name of Xenophon found himself in the unexpected position of taking charge and leading the Greeks from the vicinity of Babylon in modern Iraq back to the Greek cities in Turkey. This book both places the Anabasis in its historical and literary context and, by employing a variety of critical methods, opens up for the reader different ways of interpreting its major themes. Interrelated chapters investigate Xenophon's self-representation as a model leader, his possible didactic and apologetic purposes for writing, the generic expectations of his contemporary audience, the factual accuracy of the Anabasis, and the ways in which the gods are depicted as intervening in human affairs. This book unveils the literary artistry and narrative strategies that have gone into shaping one of the greatest survival stories of all time.
Anabasis
Xenophon
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Royal Classics
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1774372657
Anabasis by Xenophon Pdf
Stranded deep in Persia, after their leader Cyrus was killed, Xenophon, one of three remaining leaders elected by the soldiers, played an instrumental role in encouraging his army of 10,000 to march north across foodless deserts and snow-filled mountain passes, towards the Black Sea and the comparative security of its Greek shoreline cities.
The Persian Expedition
Xenophon
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781625580856
The Persian Expedition by Xenophon Pdf
In "The Persian Expedition", Xenophon, a young Athenian noble who sought his destiny abroad, provides an enthralling eyewitness account of the attempt by a Greek mercenary army - the Ten Thousand - to help Prince Cyrus overthrow his brother and take the Persian throne. When the Greeks were then betrayed by their Persian employers, they were forced to march home through hundreds of miles of difficult terrain - adrift in a hostile country and under constant attack from the unforgiving Persians and warlike tribes. In this outstanding description of endurance and individual bravery, Xenophon, one of those chosen to lead the retreating army, provides a vivid narrative of the campaign and its aftermath, and his account remains one of the best pictures we have of Greeks confronting a 'barbarian' world.
Anabasis
Xenophon
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1840
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781442946989
Anabasis by Xenophon Pdf
The Persian Expedition
Xenophon
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1542792665
The Persian Expedition by Xenophon Pdf
The Persian Expedition or Anabasis Xenophon The Complete 7 Books Translated by H. G. Dakyns Anabasis, literally an "expedition up from," is the most famous work, published in seven books, of the Greek professional soldier and writer Xenophon. The text was composed around the year 370 BC, and in translations, Anabasis is rendered The March of the Ten Thousand or The March Up Country. The journey it narrates is his best known accomplishment and "one of the great adventures in human history," as Will Durant expressed it. Xenophon accompanied the Ten Thousand, a large army of Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger, who intended to seize the throne of Persia from his brother, Artaxerxes II. Though Cyrus' mixed army fought to a tactical victory at Cunaxa in Babylon (401 BC), Cyrus was killed, rendering the actions of the Greeks irrelevant and the expedition a failure. Stranded deep in Persia, the Spartan general Clearchus and the other Greek senior officers were then killed or captured by treachery on the part of the Persian satrap Tissaphernes. Xenophon, one of three remaining leaders elected by the soldiers, played an instrumental role in encouraging the 10,000 to march north across foodless deserts and snow-filled mountain passes, towards the Black Sea and the comparative security of its Greek shoreline cities. Now abandoned in northern Mesopotamia, without supplies other than what they could obtain by force or diplomacy, the 10,000 had to fight their way northwards through Corduene and Armenia, making ad hoc decisions about their leadership, tactics, provender and destiny, while the King's army and hostile natives barred their way and attacked their flanks.
Anabasis
Xenophon
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1490564950
Anabasis by Xenophon Pdf
Darius and Parysatis had two sons: the elder was named Artaxerxes, and the younger Cyrus. Now, as Darius lay sick and felt that the end of life drew near, he wished both his sons to be with him. The elder, as it chanced, was already there, but Cyrus he must needs send for from the province over which he had made him satrap, having appointed him general moreover of all the forces that muster in the plain of the Castolus. Thus Cyrus went up, taking with him Tissaphernes as his friend, and accompanied also by a body of Hellenes, three hundred heavy armed men, under the command of Xenias the Parrhasian (1). (1) Parrhasia, a district and town in the south-west of Arcadia. Now when Darius was dead, and Artaxerxes was established in the kingdom, Tissaphernes brought slanderous accusations against Cyrus before his brother, the king, of harbouring designs against him. And Artaxerxes, listening to the words of Tissaphernes, laid hands upon Cyrus, desiring to put him to death; but his mother made intercession for him, and sent him back again in safety to his province. He then, having so escaped through peril and dishonour, fell to considering, not only how he might avoid ever again being in his brother's power, but how, if possible, he might become king in his stead. Parysatis, his mother, was his first resource; for she had more love for Cyrus than for Artaxerxes upon his throne. Moreover Cyrus's behaviour towards all who came to him from the king's court was such that, when he sent them away again, they were better friends to himself than to the king his brother. Nor did he neglect the barbarians in his own service; but trained them, at once to be capable as warriors and devoted adherents of himself. Lastly, he began collecting his Hellenic armament, but with the utmost secrecy, so that he might take the king as far as might be at unawares.
Anabasis
Xenophon
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Engage Classics
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1774760509
Anabasis by Xenophon Pdf
Stranded deep in Persia, after their leader Cyrus was killed, Xenophon played an instrumental role in encouraging his army of 10,000 to march north across deserts and mountain passes, towards the Black Sea and its Greek shoreline cities.
Anabasis
Xenophon
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:4057664556240
Anabasis by Xenophon Pdf
Anabasis is Xenophon's most famous book. The seven-tome book of the Anabasis describes The March of the Ten Thousand and their return to Greece. Xenophon accompanied the Ten Thousand, a large army of Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger, who intended to seize the throne of Persia from his brother, Artaxerxes II. The narration of the journey is Xenophon's best known work, and "one of the great adventures in human history".
Anabasis
Xenophon
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Royal Classics
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1774761602
Anabasis by Xenophon Pdf
Stranded deep in Persia, after their leader Cyrus was killed, Xenophon played an instrumental role in encouraging his army of 10,000 to march north across deserts and mountain passes, towards the Black Sea and its Greek shoreline cities.
The Landmark Xenophon's Anabasis
Xenophon
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307906854
The Landmark Xenophon's Anabasis by Xenophon Pdf
The Landmark Xenophon’s Anabasis is the definitive edition of the ancient classic—also known as The March of the Ten Thousand or The March Up-Country—which chronicles one of the greatest true-life adventures ever recorded. As Xenophon’s narrative opens, the Persian prince Cyrus the Younger is marshaling an army to usurp the throne from his brother Artaxerxes the King. When Cyrus is killed in battle, ten thousand Greek soldiers he had hired find themselves stranded deep in enemy territory, surrounded by forces of a hostile Persian king. When their top generals are arrested, the Greeks have to elect new leaders, one of whom is Xenophon, a resourceful and courageous Athenian who leads by persuasion and vote. What follows is his vivid account of the Greeks’ harrowing journey through extremes of territory and climate, inhabited by unfriendly tribes who often oppose their passage. Despite formidable obstacles, they navigate their way to the Black Sea coast and make their way back to Greece. This masterful new translation by David Thomas gives color and depth to a story long studied as a classic of military history and practical philosophy. Edited by Shane Brennan and David Thomas, the text is supported with numerous detailed maps, annotations, appendices, and illustrations. The Landmark Xenophon’s Anabasis offers one of the classical Greek world’s seminal tales to readers of all levels.
Anabasis: The March of the Ten Thousand
Xenophon
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547778813
Anabasis: The March of the Ten Thousand by Xenophon Pdf
Anabasis is Xenophon's most famous book. The seven-tome book of the Anabasis describes The March of the Ten Thousand and their return to Greece. Xenophon accompanied the Ten Thousand, a large army of Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger, who intended to seize the throne of Persia from his brother, Artaxerxes II. The narration of the journey is Xenophon's best known work, and "one of the great adventures in human history".
Conversations of Socrates
Xenophon
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004-02-05
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780141915449
Conversations of Socrates by Xenophon Pdf
After the execution of Socrates in 399 BC, a number of his followers wrote dialogues featuring him as the protagonist and, in so doing, transformed the great philosopher into a legendary figure. Xenophon's portrait is the only one other than Plato's to survive, and while it offers a very personal interpretation of Socratic thought, it also reveals much about the man and his philosophical views. In 'Socrates' Defence' Xenophon defends his mentor against charges of arrogance made at his trial, while the 'Memoirs of Socrates' also starts with an impassioned plea for the rehabilitation of a wronged reputation. Along with 'The Estate-Manager', a practical economic treatise, and 'The Dinner-Party', a sparkling exploration of love, Xenophon's dialogues offer fascinating insights into the Socratic world and into the intellectual atmosphere and daily life of ancient Greece.
The Persian Expedition (Penguin Classics)
Xenophon
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1013530594
The Persian Expedition (Penguin Classics) by Xenophon Pdf
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The Expedition of Cyrus
Xenophon,
Author : Xenophon,
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199555987
The Expedition of Cyrus by Xenophon, Pdf
"First published as an Oxford World's Classics paperback 2005"--Title page verso.