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The narrative centers on Xenophon, a soldier and Socratic admirer, who chronicled his experiences during the 401 BC expedition against Persia led by Cyrus the Younger. His work, Anabasis, details both the military campaign and the perilous journey home. Exiled from Athens for his allegiance to Sparta, he settled in Scillus, where he penned this significant historical account. The text not only reflects his personal journey but also offers insights into the sociopolitical landscape of ancient Greece.
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On Horsemanship, Xenophon
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- On Horsemanship
- Subtitle
- Translated by Henry G. Dakyns
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Xenophon
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- ISBN13
- 9781034985617
- Series
- Tags
- True Stories, Biographies
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- The narrative centers on Xenophon, a soldier and Socratic admirer, who chronicled his experiences during the 401 BC expedition against Persia led by Cyrus the Younger. His work, Anabasis, details both the military campaign and the perilous journey home. Exiled from Athens for his allegiance to Sparta, he settled in Scillus, where he penned this significant historical account. The text not only reflects his personal journey but also offers insights into the sociopolitical landscape of ancient Greece.