53 - Xenophon, Anabasis I - Power Highlights
Cost of Glory
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Cyrus's Revolt Against the King of Persia
Zion's Xenophon of Athens is a participant in the story. Cyrus wants to make sure that this never happens again. He raises an army to capture some cities from Tisophurnes. The Persians didn't really mind that much if their governors kind of quarreled amongst themselves as long as the tribute flowed into the royal coffers.
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