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Author : Xenophon,
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199555987
"First published as an Oxford World's Classics paperback 2005"--Title page verso.
Author : Michael A. Flower
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780199939190
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.
Author : Xenophon,
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2005-09-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0192824309
The Expedition of Cyrus tells the story of the march of the Ten Thousand. The exploits of this famous army of Greek mercenaries in modern-day Turkey, Syria, and Iraq were described by one of their leaders, the Athenian historian and philosopher Xenophon. Their long march, across mountains and plateaux to the sight of 'The sea! The sea!', back to the fringes of the Greek world, is the most exciting adventure story to survive from the ancient world.
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307906854
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.
Author : Michael A. Flower
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780195188684
Xenophon's Anabasis, or The Expedition of Cyrus, is one of the most famous survival stories ever written and the most important autobiographical work to have survived from ancient Greece. This book places the Anabasis in its historical and literary context and opens up for the reader different ways of interpreting its major themes.
Author : Robin Waterfield
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0674023560
"With this first masterpiece of Western military history forming the backbone of his book, Robin Waterfield explores what remains unsaid and assumed in Xenophon's account - much about the gruesome nature of ancient battle and logistics, the lives of Greek and Persian soldiers, and questions of historical, political, and personal context, motivation, and conflicting agendas. The result is a rounded version of the story of Cyrus's ill-fated march and the Greeks' perilous retreat - a nuanced and dramatic perspective on a critical moment in history that may tell us as much about our present-day adventures in the Middle East, site of Cyrus's debacle and the last act of the Golden Age, as it does about the great powers of antiquity in a volatile period of transition."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Greece
ISBN : PSU:000031850810
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1776
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:V000362615
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1742
Category : Greece
ISBN : COLUMBIA:0045790574
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781625580856
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.
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107079236
First comprehensive commentary on a section of Anabasis in English for a century, reflecting scholarly advances for students and scholars.
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Greece
ISBN : HARVARD:HN6LVF
Author : Xenophon (of Athens.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1845
Category : Electronic
ISBN : GENT:900000113811
Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004-02-05
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780141915449
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.
Author : Harry Sidebottom
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004-11-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191577970
Greek and Roman warfare differed from other cultures and was unlike any other forms of warfare before and after. The key difference is often held to be that the Greeks and Romans practised a 'Western Way of War', where the aim is an open, decisive battle, won by courage instilled in part by discipline. Harry Sidebottom looks at how and why this 'Western Way of War' was constructed and maintained by the Greeks and Romans, why this concept is so popular and prevalent today, and at whether or not this is an accurate interpretation. All aspects of ancient warfare are thoroughly examined - from philosophy and strategy to the technical skills needed to fight. He looks at war in the wider context - how wars could shape classical society, and how the individual's identity could be constructed by war, for example the Christian soldier fighting in God's name. He also explores the ways in which ancient society thought about conflict: Can a war be just? Why was siege warfare particularly bloody? What role did divine intervention play in the outcome of a battle? Taking fascinating examples from the Iliad, Tacitus, and the Persian Wars, Sidebottom uses arresting anecdotes and striking visual images to show that the any understanding of ancient war is an ongoing process of interpretation. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.