An Illustrated Dictionary to Xenophon's Anabasis (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book provides a comprehensive dictionary of the words found in Xenophon's Anabasis, a detailed account of the journey of the Ten Thousand Greek mercenaries during their service in the Persian army. The author meticulously examines each word's usage within the Anabasis, tracing its etymology and outlining its various meanings, all supported by precise citations. The book offers a unique perspective on ancient Greek language and culture, emphasizing the connections between Greek, Latin, and English vocabulary. The author presents the words in groups, highlighting their shared origins and evolution across languages, making vocabulary acquisition both easier and more engaging. The dictionary delves deeper than just lexical definitions, incorporating insights into the daily lives, military organization, and customs of the ancient Greeks, enriching the reader's understanding of Xenophon's narrative. This unique approach makes the Anabasis come alive, allowing readers to experience the historical event as if they were there. By exploring the language and culture surrounding the Anabasis, the author provides a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal moment in ancient history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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