Anabasis

Xenophon's «Anabasis» is a profound narrative detailing the harrowing journey of Greek mercenaries known as the Ten Thousand, stranded deep within Persian territory after their employer's defeat. Written in a straightforward, yet eloquent prose that vividly captures the landscape and trials of the march, the text is both a military account and a philosophical meditation on leadership, loyalty, and the human condition in the face of adversity. It was composed in the 4th century BCE, reflecting the socio-political unrest of its time while serving as a pivotal historical document that illuminates not just the intricacies... Далее