Anabasis (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Persian Expedition of CyrusBy Xenophon
Length11h 40m
About this audiobook
Xenophon's Anabasis is one of antiquity's most vivid narratives of military endurance and political improvisation. Recounting the expedition of the Ten Thousand Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger and their perilous retreat from the heart of Persia after Cunaxa, the work combines eyewitness history, memoir, ethnography, and practical leadership manual. Its lucid Attic prose, admired for clarity since antiquity, situates it between Herodotean inquiry and Thucydidean analysis while retaining the immediacy of lived experience. Xenophon, an Athenian aristocrat, soldier, student of Socrates, and later exile, writes from intimate participation rather than distant compilation. His role in the army's survival shaped the book's central concerns: discipline, persuasion, command, piety, and the fragile cohesion of a Greek force far from home. His philosophical training is evident in the speeches and moral judgments, while his military career lends authority to his descriptions of terrain, logistics, and crisis. Anabasis is recommended to readers of classical history, political thought, and adventure literature alike. It offers not only a gripping journey through hostile landscapes but also a profound study of leadership under pressure and collective resilience.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
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GenreHistory
Length11 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 1, 2019
LanguageEnglish
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