Xenophon
The Persian Expedition (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140440072
- author:
- Xenophon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.76 x 12.85 x 2.31 centimetres
- Genre:
- Ancient Near East
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Persian Expedition by Xenophon and George Cawkwell is an account of a remarkable journey undertaken by a young Athenian noble. In 401 BCE, he joined a Greek mercenary army known as the Ten Thousand, which was hired to help Prince Cyrus overthrow his brother and claim the Persian throne. When the Greeks were betrayed by their employers, they found themselves forced to march through treacherous terrain, facing hostility from both the Persians and local warlike tribes. Xenophon, one of those chosen to lead the retreating army, provides a vivid narrative of this campaign and its aftermath, offering a unique perspective on the encounter between Greeks and a "barbarian" world. This eyewitness account remains an important historical record, providing valuable insights into the endurance and bravery of those who faced such challenges.
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