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Title: Anabasis
Note: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and David Widger
Summary: "Anabasis" by Xenophon is a historical account written in the 4th century BC. The narrative details the journey of a Greek mercenary army as they march into Persia to support Cyrus the Younger in his quest to overthrow his brother, Artaxerxes. The work centers on the themes of leadership, adventure, and the trials faced by the Greek soldiers during their arduous retreat back to Greece following Cyrus's death in battle. At the start of "Anabasis," Xenophon lays the groundwork for the historical context by introducing Cyrus and his motivations to claim the Persian throne. We learn how Cyrus gathers an army under the pretense of fighting against Tissaphernes while secretly plotting to challenge his brother. The opening chapters detail Cyrus's military preparations, the gathering of Greek mercenaries, and the strategic plans for their expedition. As the first stages of their march unfold, the reader is introduced to significant characters and the initial challenges faced by the army, setting the tone for the arduous journey that lies ahead. The confusion and fear of engaging in a conflict with the Achaemenid Empire foreshadow the hardships and moral dilemmas that these soldiers will encounter, making it clear that the journey will be a test of both their courage and unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Xenophon, 432 BCE-351? BCE
Translator: Dakyns, Henry Graham, 1838-1911
EBook No.: 1170
Published: Jan 1, 1998
Downloads: 5746
Language: English
Subject: Classical literature
Subject: Iran -- History -- To 640
Subject: Cyrus, the Younger, approximately 423 B.C.-401 B.C.
Subject: Greece -- History -- Expedition of Cyrus, 401 B.C.
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Anabasis
Note: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and David Widger
Summary: "Anabasis" by Xenophon is a historical account written in the 4th century BC. The narrative details the journey of a Greek mercenary army as they march into Persia to support Cyrus the Younger in his quest to overthrow his brother, Artaxerxes. The work centers on the themes of leadership, adventure, and the trials faced by the Greek soldiers during their arduous retreat back to Greece following Cyrus's death in battle. At the start of "Anabasis," Xenophon lays the groundwork for the historical context by introducing Cyrus and his motivations to claim the Persian throne. We learn how Cyrus gathers an army under the pretense of fighting against Tissaphernes while secretly plotting to challenge his brother. The opening chapters detail Cyrus's military preparations, the gathering of Greek mercenaries, and the strategic plans for their expedition. As the first stages of their march unfold, the reader is introduced to significant characters and the initial challenges faced by the army, setting the tone for the arduous journey that lies ahead. The confusion and fear of engaging in a conflict with the Achaemenid Empire foreshadow the hardships and moral dilemmas that these soldiers will encounter, making it clear that the journey will be a test of both their courage and unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Xenophon, 432 BCE-351? BCE
Translator: Dakyns, Henry Graham, 1838-1911
EBook No.: 1170
Published: Jan 1, 1998
Downloads: 5746
Language: English
Subject: Classical literature
Subject: Iran -- History -- To 640
Subject: Cyrus, the Younger, approximately 423 B.C.-401 B.C.
Subject: Greece -- History -- Expedition of Cyrus, 401 B.C.
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.