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Anabasis
Book • 2024
Written in the 4th century BC, 'Anabasis' by Xenophon details the expedition of the Ten Thousand, an army of Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger to help him seize the throne of Persia from his brother, Artaxerxes II. The narrative 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.
The work includes the initial military preparations, the gathering of Greek mercenaries, and the strategic plans for their expedition, as well as the return march from the interior of Babylon to the coast of the Black Sea.
The work includes the initial military preparations, the gathering of Greek mercenaries, and the strategic plans for their expedition, as well as the return march from the interior of Babylon to the coast of the Black Sea.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned as the focus of the episode, detailing the journey of Greek mercenaries.
#253 - Anabasis by Xenophon
Referenced by Henrik Jansen as containing a passage illustrating the use of passwords in ancient warfare.
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Mentioned as a historical account of a battle in Persia that Xenophon was a major player in.
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Mentioned to contrast Cyrus the Great with Cyrus the Younger.
#254 - The Education of Cyrus by Xenophon
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Ben Wilson , as Alexander the Great kept a copy under his pillow, emphasizing a spiritual connection rather than direct learning.
Ben Wilson , as Alexander the Great kept a copy under his pillow, emphasizing a spiritual connection rather than direct learning.
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Mentioned by Paul Rahe as a work edited by Robert Strassler, similar to his work on Herodotus and Thucydides.
Episode 350: 'The Histories' by Herodotus
