Xenophontis Anabasis

Xenophontis Anabasis recounts the expedition of a large army of Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger to help him seize the throne of Persia from his brother, King Artaxerxes II. Written by Xenophon, one of the leaders of the expedition, it provides a detailed and engaging account of the Greeks’ journey, battles, and eventual retreat after Cyrus’s death at the Battle of Cunaxa. This edition, meticulously prepared by Andreas Weidner, offers valuable insights into the historical and military aspects of the campaign, as well as Xenophon’s leadership and the challenges faced by the Ten Thousand during their arduous journey through hostile territories. 'Xenophontis Anabasis' remains a cornerstone of classical literature, offering a compelling narrative and valuable historical perspective on ancient Greece and Persia. It is an indispensable resource for students and enthusiasts of ancient history, military strategy, and classical literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.