Xenophontis Expeditio Cyri (1855)

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Focusing on the historical expedition led by Cyrus the Great against his brother Artaxerxes II, this work provides a firsthand account by Xenophon, who participated in the campaign. It details the challenges and triumphs faced by the army as they journeyed from Asia Minor to Babylon, highlighting the soldiers' virtues, navigation skills, provisions, and Persian customs. The narrative also covers Cyrus's death and the subsequent retreat of the army, making this text a significant source of ancient history and Greek literature.