Second Hand Xenophon's Retreat
Greece, Persia and the End of the Golden Age
Author : Robin Waterfield
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Condition
Very good, near fine. A well-kept copy with light signs of handling and minor shelf wear to the covers. The binding is firm and square, and the pages are clean and bright throughout with no significant markings noted. A very nice example in Very Good second-hand condition.
Details
General - Pages : 248 | Images : Contains black and white maps and photographs. | Publisher : Faber and Faber Ltd | Place of Publication : London, UK | Language : English
Paperback - Year of Publication : 2006 | Edition : Paperback edition | Size : 198mm x 127mm | ISBN : 9780571223848
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Robin Waterfield provides a compelling account of one of the most remarkable military expeditions of the ancient world: the retreat of the Ten Thousand Greek mercenaries following the Battle of Cunaxa in 401 BC. Drawing on Xenophon's own Anabasis alongside modern scholarship, the author places the campaign within the wider political and cultural landscape of the Greek and Persian worlds. Following the march from the heart of the Persian Empire to the Black Sea, the book explores the personalities, strategy and hardships that shaped the expedition while examining its lasting influence on Greek history and the decline of the classical Golden Age. An accessible and authoritative study for readers interested in ancient warfare and classical civilisation.
