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Unique Elements Author Biography About Anabasis "It was now mid-day, and the enemy was not yet in sight; but with the approach of afternoon was seen dust like a white cloud [...]. As they came nearer, very soon was seen here and there a glint of bronze and spear-points." Anabasis... Read Full Overview

Xenophon's epic march into the heart of Persia has stirred the imagination of free men for centuries. Possibly written from diaries compiled at the time, there is no doubt that The Persian Expedition is one of the best pictures we have of Greeks confronting the 'barbarian'... Read Full Overview

The Expedition of Cyrus tells the story of the epic march of the Ten Thousand, an army recruited at the end of the fifth century BC by a young Persian prince, Cyrus, who rose in revolt agains his brother, the King of Persia. After Cyrus' death, the army is left stranded in the... Read Full Overview

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.Xenophon accompanied the Ten Thousand, a large army of Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger, who intended to seize the throne... Read Full Overview

Greek mercenaries on the march.

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.

Xenophon was born in the fifth century b.c. near Athens. His Anabasis, or "Up-Country March," an account of his life as a Greek soldier, has endured through the ages. A historical and literary introduction, notes, and a vocabulary make this text invaluable to students.

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... Read Full Overview

An excellent book for anyone interested in Ancient Greek warfare, or just a rattling good tale.― The NYMAS Review

One of the foundational works of military history and political philosophy, and an inspiration for Alexander the Great, the Anabasis... Read Full Overview