The March Up Country
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Xenophon's 'Anabasis,' also known as 'The March Up Country,' recounts the journey of a Greek mercenary army through Persia.
Hired by Cyrus the Younger to overthrow his brother, King Artaxerxes II, the Greeks find themselves stranded deep in enemy territory after Cyrus is killed in battle.
Xenophon emerges as a leader, guiding the ten thousand Greek soldiers through treacherous landscapes and hostile encounters.
The book details their struggle for survival as they fight their way north, facing starvation, betrayal, and constant attacks.
'Anabasis' is celebrated for its vivid descriptions of ancient warfare, its insights into the character of Greek soldiers, and its exploration of leadership under extreme circumstances.
Hired by Cyrus the Younger to overthrow his brother, King Artaxerxes II, the Greeks find themselves stranded deep in enemy territory after Cyrus is killed in battle.
Xenophon emerges as a leader, guiding the ten thousand Greek soldiers through treacherous landscapes and hostile encounters.
The book details their struggle for survival as they fight their way north, facing starvation, betrayal, and constant attacks.
'Anabasis' is celebrated for its vivid descriptions of ancient warfare, its insights into the character of Greek soldiers, and its exploration of leadership under extreme circumstances.
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