{"product_id":"the-persian-expedition-the-anabasis-or-the-march-of-the-ten-thousand-hardcover","title":"The Persian Expedition: The Anabasis or The March of the Ten Thousand - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eXenophon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXenophon's \u003cem\u003eThe Persian Expedition\u003c\/em\u003e, more widely known as the \u003cem\u003eAnabasis\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of the most remarkable narratives to survive from the ancient world.\u003c\/strong\u003e Written in the fourth century BCE, the work recounts the dramatic march of Greek mercenaries into the heart of the Persian Empire and their legendary struggle to return home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative begins with the campaign of Cyrus the Younger, who recruits a large force of Greek soldiers in an attempt to seize the Persian throne from his brother, King Artaxerxes II. When Cyrus is killed in battle deep within Persian territory, the Greek army suddenly finds itself stranded thousands of miles from home, surrounded by hostile forces and unfamiliar lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXenophon, one of the officers in the expedition, records the extraordinary retreat of the Ten Thousand as they fight their way north through mountains, deserts, and hostile territories in search of safety. Combining military history with vivid first-hand observation, the work offers an unparalleled account of leadership, endurance, and the challenges of warfare in the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries the story of the Ten Thousand has stood as a classic example of courage, discipline, and determination under impossible circumstances. Xenophon's clear and engaging narrative remains one of the great works of classical history and military literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 186\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43426593439811,"sku":"9781515428886","price":39.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/store7994.com\/products\/the-persian-expedition-the-anabasis-or-the-march-of-the-ten-thousand-hardcover","provider":"STORE 7994","version":"1.0","type":"link"}