Travels In The Track Of The Ten Thousand Greeks - Xenophon
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Travels In The Track Of The Ten Thousand Greeks: Being A Geographical And Descriptive Account Of The Expedition Of Cyrus is a book written by Xenophon in 1844. The book is a detailed account of the journey undertaken by Cyrus the Younger and his army of 10,000 Greek mercenaries, as they attempted to overthrow his brother Artaxerxes II of Persia in 401 BC. Xenophon, who was a Greek soldier and historian, was one of the leaders of the expedition and his account of the journey is considered to be one of the most important historical records of the time. The book provides a fascinating insight…mehr

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Travels In The Track Of The Ten Thousand Greeks: Being A Geographical And Descriptive Account Of The Expedition Of Cyrus is a book written by Xenophon in 1844. The book is a detailed account of the journey undertaken by Cyrus the Younger and his army of 10,000 Greek mercenaries, as they attempted to overthrow his brother Artaxerxes II of Persia in 401 BC. Xenophon, who was a Greek soldier and historian, was one of the leaders of the expedition and his account of the journey is considered to be one of the most important historical records of the time. The book provides a fascinating insight into the geography, culture, and customs of the regions through which the army passed, including modern-day Turkey, Iraq, and Iran.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the expedition, including the political situation in Greece and the motivations of Cyrus. The second part describes the journey itself, including the battles and skirmishes that the army encountered, and the various obstacles they faced. The third part of the book provides a summary of the aftermath of the expedition, including the fate of the surviving soldiers and the impact that the journey had on the region.Overall, Travels In The Track Of The Ten Thousand Greeks: Being A Geographical And Descriptive Account Of The Expedition Of Cyrus is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique insight into the ancient world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, military history, or the history of the Middle East.And Of The Retreat Of The Ten Thousand Greeks As Related By Xenophon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Xenophon was a Greek historian, soldier, and philosopher born in Athens around 430 BC. He was a student of Socrates and fought as a mercenary in various conflicts throughout his life. In 401 BC, Xenophon joined the expedition of Cyrus the Younger, a Persian prince who sought to overthrow his brother, the king of Persia. After Cyrus was killed in battle, Xenophon led a group of Greek soldiers known as the Ten Thousand on a dangerous retreat across enemy territory, an event he later wrote about in his famous work, the "Anabasis". Xenophon also wrote several other works, including the "Hellenica", which covers the events in Greece from 411 BC to 362 BC, and the "Cyropaedia", a fictionalized biography of Cyrus the Great. In addition to his military and historical pursuits, Xenophon was also interested in philosophy and wrote several works on ethics, including "Memorabilia", a collection of Socratic dialogues. He believed in the importance of piety, obedience to the law, and the virtues of the Greek city-state system. Xenophon spent his later years in the Greek city of Corinth, where he continued to write and engage in philosophical discussions. He died around 354 BC at an advanced age.