Travels In The Track Of The Ten Thousand Greeks: Being A Geographical And Descriptive Account Of The Expedition Of Cyrus (1844) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437433166)

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 of Cyrus, the Persian prince who led an army of Greek mercenaries on a mission to overthrow his brother, King Artaxerxes II. The book describes the journey of the Ten Thousand Greeks through the rugged terrain of Persia, as they marched from the coast of Asia Minor to the heart of the Persian Empire. Xenophon provides a vivid and detailed description of the geography, climate, and culture of the regions they passed through, as well as the battles they fought along the way.Travels In The Track Of The Ten Thousand Greeks also provides a unique insight into the military tactics and strategies employed by the Greeks during this period, as well as the political and social dynamics of the Persian Empire. The book is considered a valuable historical document, both for its detailed account of the expedition and for its portrayal of ancient Greek and Persian culture.Overall, Travels In The Track Of The Ten Thousand Greeks is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient history, military strategy, or travel writing.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.

Author: Xenophon
ISBN-10: 1437433162
ISBN-13: 9781437433166
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2008
Pages: 268
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d