Xenophon's Retreat
Greece, Persia and the end of the Golden Age
(Author) Robin WaterfieldIt is 401 BC. After an epic battle in Persia, Xenophon is elected general of the defeated Greek army and must lead the men on a fraught journey back home - a journey of hundreds of miles, north from modern-day Iraq into the mountains of Kurdistan and Armenia, and down to the coast of the Black Sea, fighting all the way, harried on all sides by Persian forces, wild mountain tribesmen, and a bitter winter...A gripping adventure full of drama, human interest, strong characters, pathos, and triumph.
Robin Waterfield
Robin Waterfield is a renowned British writer and translator, best known for his translation of Greek classics such as "The Histories" by Herodotus and "The Republic" by Plato. His literary style is characterized by clarity and precision, making ancient texts accessible to modern readers. His contributions to literature include bringing ancient wisdom to a wider audience.
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