Description: Anabasis, The March Up Country by Xenophon, Henry Graham Dakyns All seven books of Xenophons chronicles, detailing his time as a Greek mercenary who famously relieves the Spartan army, are presented here complete with informative notes. Through this book, we learn much of the life of an everyday soldier in one of the ancient worlds most iconic armies. A member of the Ten Thousand - a company of Greek soldiers led by the heroic general and leader Cyrus, Xenophon witnessed first-hand the campaign to seize Persia by force from Cyruss own brother: Artaxerxes II. It is soon discovered that Spartas army is stranded deep behind enemy lines, and must be rescued. Xenophon, as one of three commanders, leads the effort to make contact with Clearchus of Sparta and escort his isolated forces to friendlier ground where essential supplies of food are present. The great route of Cyrus and much of this history is enhanced by Xenophons accessible and evocative style, informed by his excellent education as a contemporary of Plato and Socrates. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Long Description All seven books of Xenophons chronicles, detailing his time as a Greek mercenary who famously relieves the Spartan army, are presented here complete with informative notes. Through this book, we learn much of the life of an everyday soldier in one of the ancient worlds most iconic armies. A member of the Ten Thousand - a company of Greek soldiers led by the heroic general and leader Cyrus, Xenophon witnessed first-hand the campaign to seize Persia by force from Cyruss own brother: Artaxerxes II. It is soon discovered that Spartas army is stranded deep behind enemy lines, and must be rescued. Xenophon, as one of three commanders, leads the effort to make contact with Clearchus of Sparta and escort his isolated forces to friendlier ground where essential supplies of food are present. The great route of Cyrus and much of this history is enhanced by Xenophons accessible and evocative style, informed by his excellent education as a contemporary of Plato and Socrates. Details ISBN1387905945 Author Henry Graham Dakyns Pages 164 Language English Year 2018 ISBN-10 1387905945 ISBN-13 9781387905942 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2018-06-25 Imprint Lulu.com Subtitle The Epic Story of Cyrus and the Ancient Greek Militarys Quest to Regain the Persian Empires Throne (Hardcover) Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Publisher Lulu.com Place of Publication Morrisville Country of Publication United States Short Title Anabasis, the March up Country UK Release Date 2018-06-25 Audience General US Release Date 2018-06-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133993527;
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ISBN-13: 9781387905942
Book Title: Anabasis, The March Up Country
Publisher: Lulu.Com
Publication Year: 2018
Subject: History
Item Height: 229 mm
Number of Pages: 164 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Anabasis, The March Up Country: The Epic Story of Cyrus and the Ancient Greek Military's Quest to Regain the Persian Empire's Throne (Hardcover)
Item Weight: 413 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Henry Graham Dakyns, Xenophon
Item Width: 152 mm
Format: Hardcover
