Second Hand Xenophon's Retreat
Greece, Persia and the End of the Golden Age
Author : Robin Waterfield
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Condition
Near Fine. Hardcover with original unclipped dust jacket. The book remains in excellent condition with clean boards, a tight binding and bright, unmarked pages. Light shelf wear to the dust jacket only, with no significant tears or damage. A very well-preserved copy.
Details
General - Pages : 248 | Images : Illustrated with maps and photographs | Publisher : Faber & Faber | Place of Publication : London, UK | Language : English
Hardback - Year of Publication : 2006 | Edition : First edition | Size : 242mm x 162mm | ISBN : 9780571223831
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First edition hardcover of Xenophon's Retreat: Greece, Persia and the End of the Golden Age by acclaimed classical historian Robin Waterfield, published by Faber & Faber in 2006.
This engaging history recounts the famous retreat of the Ten Thousand following the Battle of Cunaxa in 401 BC, exploring Xenophon's leadership, the conflict between Greece and Persia, and the wider political landscape of the ancient world. Illustrated with maps and photographs throughout.
An excellent addition to any collection of ancient military history, Greek history or classical studies.
