The Persian Expedition

Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781625580856

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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.

Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 1420964917

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Anabasis (The Persian Expedition) by Xenophon Pdf

Widely considered the most famous work of the professional soldier and writer Xenophon, "Anabasis" is a true tale of dangerous adventure in ancient Greece. Though advised not to join the army of 10,000 by his friend Socrates, Xenophon does set out with Cyrus the Great in that man's attempt to gain the empire of Persia from his brother. When this leader is killed in battle, however, the army loses cause and direction, and the result is a 'marching republic' in which the remainder of the army must fight their way home. Through endless miles of hostile territory where their foes crop up at every turn, Xenophon emerges as one of the few men capable of making decisions and leading the army through a variety of difficulties in a perilous retreat back to Greece. When at last they reach the sea and know they are near their homeland, their cries of fierce joy resound and become the stuff of legend. Told in forthright and unpretentious prose, this epic journey of extraordinary endurance over hardship remains an entertaining account that exemplifies Socratic philosophy, classic Greek writing, and the bygone valor of remarkable warriors. This edition follows the translation of H. G. Dakyns and is printed on premium acid-free paper.

Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Greece
ISBN : PSU:000031850810

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The Persian Expedition by Xenophon Pdf

Author : Michael A. Flower
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780199939190

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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.

Author : Xenophon,
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199555987

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The Expedition of Cyrus by Xenophon, Pdf

"First published as an Oxford World's Classics paperback 2005"--Title page verso.

Author : Donohoe Martin Henry
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : History
ISBN : 101638534X

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With the Persian Expedition by Donohoe Martin Henry Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Robin Waterfield
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0674023560

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Xenophon's Retreat by Robin Waterfield Pdf

"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 : Pantheon
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307906854

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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.

Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1013530594

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The Persian Expedition (Penguin Classics) by Xenophon Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Xenophon
Publisher : ePenguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1975-06-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0140440070

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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.

Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Greece
ISBN : 0141026316

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The Sea, the Sea by Xenophon Pdf

Only one man can lead the Greek army home . . . Trying to help a prince overthrow the king of Persia, the Greek army have been betrayed. Now the surviving soldiers are trapped in a hostile country as unforgiving enemies attack from all sides. Enter Xenophon, a tough and brilliant leader. He must guide the retreating Greeks across the treacherous mountains and rivers that stand in their way. But can he lead them to freedom - and to the great sea that will take them home?

Author : Xenophon Xenophon
Publisher : SMK Books
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1617205737

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The Persian Expedition by Xenophon Xenophon Pdf

Stranded deep in enemy territory, the Spartan general Clearchus and the other Greek senior officers were subsequently 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 Greek 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.

Author : Xenophon
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004-02-05
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780141915449

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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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004416314

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A Companion to Julian the Apostate by Anonim Pdf

Few Roman emperors enjoy such fame as Julian the Apostate (361-363), the man who tried in vain to reverse the transformation of the Roman Empire into a Christian monarchy. This companion synthesizes international research on Julian and develops new perspectives on his rule.

Author : Xenofon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:473755452

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The Persian Expedition by Xenofon Pdf