Anabasis by Xenophon

Anabasis by Xenophon is the ancient Greek account of the march of ten thousand Greek mercenaries into Persia and their long journey home, one of the great adventure stories of the ancient world.

Written by a participant in the expedition, the book follows the Greek army from its hiring by the Persian prince Cyrus, through his death in battle and the loss of its leaders, to its fighting retreat across mountains and hostile country to the sea. It is both a gripping narrative and a first-hand portrait of Greek soldiers, leadership and survival.

Key themes readers will explore:

• The Greek mercenary expedition into Persia
• The death of Cyrus and the army's desperate situation
• The fighting retreat to the sea
• Leadership, discipline and decision under pressure
• A first-hand view of the ancient world and its peoples

Who should read this book: Readers interested in ancient history and classical literature, and anyone who enjoys a true story of endurance and leadership.

Order online from Books Garden with cash on delivery in Dhaka and delivery across Bangladesh.