A Narrative Of The Expedition Of Cyrus The Younger, And Of The Retreat Of The Ten Thousand (1859)

A Narrative of the Expedition of Cyrus the Younger, and of the Retreat of the Ten Thousand is a historical account written by the ancient Greek philosopher and historian, Xenophon. The book chronicles the journey of Cyrus the Younger, who attempted to overthrow his brother Artaxerxes II and seize the Persian throne in 401 BC. Xenophon, who was a member of Cyrus’s army, provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the battle of Cunaxa, where Cyrus was killed, and the subsequent retreat of the Greek mercenaries who had fought alongside him. The book describes the hardships and dangers faced by the Ten Thousand as they made their way through hostile territory, battling both the Persians and the harsh terrain of Mesopotamia. The narrative is an important historical source for scholars studying ancient Greek and Persian history, as well as military strategy and tactics. It is also considered a classic of ancient Greek literature, admired for its vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters involved in the expedition. Overall, A Narrative of the Expedition of Cyrus the Younger, and of the Retreat of the Ten Thousand is a fascinating and engaging account of one of the most remarkable military campaigns of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.