| Author |
Witt, C. (Carl), 1815-1891 |
| Author |
Xenophon, 432 BCE-351? BCE |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Dakyns, Henry Graham, 1838-1911 |
| Translator |
Younghusband, Frances |
| Uniform Title |
Die tapferen 10,000. English
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| Title |
The retreat of the ten thousand
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| Original Publication |
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1896.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Based on Xenophon's Anabasis.
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| Credits |
Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Retreat of the Ten Thousand" by C. Witt and Xenophon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the famed journey of a Greek mercenary army, often referred to as the Ten Thousand, who fought for Cyrus the Younger in his quest for the Persian throne. This remarkable tale details their challenging retreat across hostile territory after Cyrus's unexpected death and the subsequent struggles they faced. The opening of the narrative sets the historical context by introducing the grandeur of the Persian Empire and its rulers, notably the Great King, Darius II, and the rivalry between his sons, Artaxerxes and Cyrus. It discusses the luxuries and challenges of Persian court life, as well as the Greek perspective on their own struggles for freedom and honor against a backdrop of wealthy despots. The stage is laid for the dramatic events to unfold, highlighting the resilience, bravery, and complexities of the characters involved, particularly focusing on Cyrus’s ambitions and the loyalty of his Greek soldiers who ultimately participate in a perilous journey that will test their mettle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Iran -- History -- To 640
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| Subject |
Cyrus, the Younger, approximately 423 B.C.-401 B.C.
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| Subject |
Greece -- History -- Expedition of Cyrus, 401 B.C.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71894 |
| Release Date |
Oct 17, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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