The Landmark Xenophon's Anabasis
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- 9780307906854
- 07 december 2021
- 544 pagina's
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The Landmark Xenophons Anabasis is the definitive edition of the ancient classicalso known as The March of the Ten Thousand or The March Up-Countrywhich chronicles one of the greatest true-life adventures ever recorded.
As Xenophons narrative opens, the Persian prince Cyrus the Younger is marshaling an army to usurp the throne from his brother Artaxerxes the King. When Cyrus is killed in battle, ten thousand Greek soldiers he had hired find themselves stranded deep in enemy territory, surrounded by forces of a hostile Persian king. When their top generals are arrested, the Greeks have to elect new leaders, one of whom is Xenophon, a resourceful and courageous Athenian who leads by persuasion and vote. What follows is his vivid account of the Greeks harrowing journey through extremes of territory and climate, inhabited by unfriendly tribes who often oppose their passage. Despite formidable obstacles, they navigate their way to the Black Sea coast and make their way back to Greece.
This masterful new translation by David Thomas gives color and depth to a story long studied as a classic of military history and practical philosophy. Edited by Shane Brennan and David Thomas, the text is supported with numerous detailed maps, annotations, appendices, and illustrations. The Landmark Xenophons Anabasis offers one of the classical Greek worlds seminal tales to readers of all levels.
As Xenophons narrative opens, the Persian prince Cyrus the Younger is marshaling an army to usurp the throne from his brother Artaxerxes the King. When Cyrus is killed in battle, ten thousand Greek soldiers he had hired find themselves stranded deep in enemy territory, surrounded by forces of a hostile Persian king. When their top generals are arrested, the Greeks have to elect new leaders, one of whom is Xenophon, a resourceful and courageous Athenian who leads by persuasion and vote. What follows is his vivid account of the Greeks harrowing journey through extremes of territory and climate, inhabited by unfriendly tribes who often oppose their passage. Despite formidable obstacles, they navigate their way to the Black Sea coast and make their way back to Greece.
This masterful new translation by David Thomas gives color and depth to a story long studied as a classic of military history and practical philosophy. Edited by Shane Brennan and David Thomas, the text is supported with numerous detailed maps, annotations, appendices, and illustrations. The Landmark Xenophons Anabasis offers one of the classical Greek worlds seminal tales to readers of all levels.
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- Bindwijze
- Hardcover
- Oorspronkelijke releasedatum
- 07 december 2021
- Aantal pagina's
- 544
- Illustraties
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- Hoofdauteur
- Shane Brennan
- Tweede Auteur
- Robert B. Strassler
- Hoofdredacteur
- Shane Brennan
- Tweede Redacteur
- Robert B Strassler
- Hoofduitgeverij
- Random House Usa Inc
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- Eerste Vertaler
- David Thomas
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- Extra groot lettertype
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- Studieboek
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- 194 mm
- Verpakking hoogte
- 47 mm
- Verpakking lengte
- 239 mm
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- 1814 g
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- 9780307906854
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