# Anabasis

**Author:** Xenophon
**Tags:** Classical literature, Greece, Iran, Cyrus, the Younger, approximately 423 B.C.-401 B.C., To 640
**Price:** Free
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
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## Description

Anabasis recounts the extraordinary odyssey of ten thousand Greek mercenary soldiers caught in the heart of the vast Persian Empire. Following the failed campaign of Cyrus the Younger, who sought to usurp his brother Artaxerxes II’s throne in 401 B.C., these Greek hoplites find themselves abandoned and deep in hostile territory after Cyrus’s death in battle. Xenophon, an Athenian and one of the mercenary leaders, vividly narrates their arduous journey of survival. Facing treacherous landscapes, relentless enemy attacks, and dwindling supplies, the Ten Thousand embark on a grueling march back to the Black Sea and ultimately to Greece. This compelling historical memoir explores themes of leadership, military strategy, human endurance, and the resilience of a disciplined force against overwhelming odds. It offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient warfare, culture, and the indomitable spirit of men striving for home.