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Rank: #130220 in eBooksPublished on: 2012-11-01Released on: 2012-11-01Format: Kindle eBook 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.Powerful story of a harrowing true-life adventureBy Paul HaspelPersons reading Xenophon’s "The Persian Expedition" for epic battle action will get epic battle action. But there is much, much more for the careful reader in Xenophon’s account of how he led ten thousand mercenaries across Asia Minor and back to their Greek home.First, a word about the title. Many readers, particularly those who are familiar with classical history and culture, will probably know this book as the Anabasis. Okay, so the Iliad is the story of the war at Ilium (or Troy), while the Odyssey is the story of Odysseus’ long voyage home from that war; now, what the heck is an Anabasis The term translates roughly as “The March Up Country,” and I have seen the book published under that title; but as a title, "The Persian Expedition" is nothing if not accurate.And a hell of an expedition it was. In 401 B.C., Xenophon, a young nobleman of Athens, was among the leaders of 10,000 mercenaries who were, perhaps not too wisely, allowing themselves to become incorporated into the power politics of the Persian Empire. The mercenaries’ employer, Cyrus the Younger, sought to depose his brother, the emperor Artaxerxes, and take Artaxerxes' place upon the Persian throne. But Cyrus’ plans went permanently and irrevocably awry at the battle of Cunaxa: the good news – his army won the battle; the bad news – Cyrus himself was killed. The 29-year-old Xenophon was left among the leaders of an army of mercenaries, with hundreds of miles of hostile territory to cross before they could get home to Greece. After dealing with the treachery of the Persian leader Tissaphernes, Xenophon persuaded his fellow Greeks that they could make the march – “Whoever wants to see his own people again must remember to be a brave soldier: that is the only way of doing it. Whoever wants to keep alive must aim at victory” (p. 156) – and their long march to the sea began.Their march involved arduous treks through bitterly cold mountain passes – “Soldiers who had lost the use of their eyes through snow-blindness or whose toes had dropped off from frostbite were left behind” (p. 197) – as well as battles with a great many tribal nations of Asia Minor (modern Turkey), all of whose customs, weapons, and battle tactics Xenophon describes in detail.Xenophon writes in a direct, no-nonsense, soldierly style. Readers who savor the playful dialogues of Plato, or the intellectual intricacy of Aristotle’s orderly setting-forth of philosophical concepts, will find that Xenophon has no time for any of that sort of thing. His is a story of survival, and the style complements the story. The tone and style of the Anabasis reminded me of Julius Caesar’s Commentaries; reading of the Ten Thousand and the March to the Sea was, for me, much like reading about the conquest of Gaul, or the civil war with Pompey – bracingly uncomplicated. And, like Caesar, Xenophon knew that writing about oneself in the third person can make it seem quite objective when one is talking about one’s own good ideas and well-thought-out actions.The direct and uncomplicated style of "The March Up Country" is no doubt part of the reason why, as George Cawkwell of University College Oxford points out in a helpful foreword, it was a staple of the classical education of many and many an English schoolboy. In classrooms from Exeter to London to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, young lads looked ahead to translating this sentence: “So Xenophon mounted his horse and, taking Lycus and the cavalry with him, rode forward to give support, and, quite soon, they heard the soldiers shouting out ‘The sea! The sea!’ and passing the word down the column” (p. 211). ! ! Thalassa! Thalassa! The sea! The sea! One would think that that dramatic moment would be the end of the story.It wasn’t, of course. When “The Greeks Catch Sight of the Sea” (the title of that chapter), there are still 140 pages of "The Persian Expedition" to go. Xenophon and his men are in Greek territory at that point, to be sure – among Greek-speaking people who share their language and culture. But they are 10,000 mercenaries, soldiers who fight for money – men who want something to eat and drink, and are no doubt also interested in finding, shall we say, companionship. Is it any wonder if the people of Black Sea city-states like Trapezus and Sinope are largely eager to send the Greeks on their wayThe modern applicability of the Anabasis is considerable. For example, as many students of the American Civil War know, Union General William T. Sherman was an avid reader of classical literature. It is intriguing to wonder if Sherman’s own 1864 march across hostile Confederate territory – 250 miles, from Atlanta to the sea – may have been inspired by a reading of Xenophon. And if you’ve seen Walter Hill’s cult-film classic "The Warriors" (1979), with its New York City street gang having to fight its way through hostile territory, past a variety of rival gangs (each with its own wildly stylized uniforms and weapons), in a long struggle to get back safely to their Coney Island turf, then you’ve seen a film whose original inspiration, "The March Up Country," was written 2400 years ago.With a helpful map that enables one to follow the entire long journey of Xenophon and his Ten Thousand, this Penguin Books edition of "The Persian Expedition" is a great addition for the libraries of classicists and armchair adventurers alike.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.Good historic read for cheapBy ChrisI had always heard of Xenophons 10,000 Greeks marching out of Persia back to Greece but had never read specifics until now. While this story can get tedious at times(constant references to how far they travel each day, etc) it is a fascinating look into the ancient world. The fact that Persia employed a large number of Greeks is testimony to the superiority of Greek heavy infantry in this part of the world at this time. However, the story also discusses the military short comings of the Greeks in detail. Great primary source resource for about a buck. You can't beat that.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.An unparalleled glimpse of the frontiers of the western world as they existed from 401 -399 B.C.By Anthony DeGuerreI picked up this book, as it was referenced in Victor David Hanson's "Carnage and Culture", and I wanted the first hand experience of reading the text. My only previous experience reading Greek literature was the Iliad in high school, which I enjoyed, but found to be a bit dry at times.I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. This translation of the Persian Expedition, by Rex Warner, was a page turner! It brings to life the hardships and triumphs faced by Greek soldiers in antiquity and offers an unparalleled glimpse of the frontiers of the western world as they existed from 401 -399 B.C.***CAUTION-SPOILER AHEAD***The Persian Expedition is the story of 10,000 Greek mercenaries who have been hired by Cyrus the younger to dethrone his brother, Artaxerxes, from the Persian throne. The plan to dethrone Artaxerxes comes to a halt when the Greek's benefactor, Cyrus, is killed in the opening skirmishes of the battle of Cunaxa, outside of Babylon, in the heart of the Persian Empire.With Cyrus dead, and their military campaign at an end, the Greeks attempt to negotiate safe passage out of the Persian Empire with one of Artaxerxes' generals. In the course of the negotiation, the Greeks are betrayed and their generals captured and killed. Rising up to fill the void in leadership, Xenephon, a pious Athenian noble, attains a position of prominence in the army and leads the 10,000 out of Persia. Facing hostile tribes, political infighting, freezing cold, and a shortage of supplies the 10,000's eventually make their way to Thrace, where they are re-hired by Sparta to fight for Greek interests in Asia.***END SPOILER***Overall, I would recommend this book for anyone seeking an in-road into Greek history. Also, anyone with an interest in Biblical history can enjoy: the Greek march through Nineveh (400 years after Jonah); and have a sense of the world inhabited by Esther (478 B.C.), Ezra (458 B.C.), Nehemiah (445 B.C.) and Malachai (433 B.C.).See all 58 customer reviews... Second Persian invasion of Greece - Wikipedia The second Persian invasion of Greece (480479 BC) occurred during the Greco-Persian Wars as King Xerxes I of Persia sought to conquer all of Greece. A Brief History of Persian Empire - Pars Times The civilization on the Iranian plateau is very ancient; copper was smelted there about 5500 BC and Elam in the lowlands lagged only slightly behind Sumer in the ... Rome.info Rome's food Roman cuisine Italian food Rome food and cuisine "What to eat and drink when in Rome" When in Rome there is one thing you wont have to worry about: being able to find a nice place to eat. Herodotos bk 7 logos 20 - Livius Persian preparations (7.1-55) Map of the Aegean world. When the news of the disaster at Marathon reaches Darius he decides for a full scale invasion of Greece. Antarctic Explorers: Robert F. Scott - South-Pole A joint committee of the Royal Society and the Royal Geographical Society was formed to plan the expedition acquire a ship and assemble the personnel. The First Persian War - Wars in ancient Greece The First Persian War. After the Ionian revolt ended Darius decided to expand his empire's territories. In 493 BC the Persians defeated the remains of the Ionian revolt. Map of the Persian Empire - 550-486 B.C. (Bible History ... Map of the Persian Empire (550-486 B.C.) Map of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia (PDF for Print) (Freely Distributed) This map reveals the expansion of the ... Anabasis (Xenophon) - Wikipedia Anabasis (/ n b s s /; Greek: Greek pronunciation: (literally an "expedition up from") is the most famous work published in seven ... Adventure Canada 25 Years of Award winning Arctic and ... Celebrating 25 Years of Award-winning Arctic and East Coast Voyages to Nunavut Greenland Labrador and Newfoundland Iran Arts - - Pars Times Iranian Arts and Entertainment - parstimes.com ... 2017 Pars Times. All rights reserved.
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