The Expedition of Cyrus (Oxford World's Classics)
Xenophon’s The Expedition of Cyrus is a foundational work of classical literature and military history. Combining narrative, observation, and reflection, it portrays an ancient expedition while illuminating leadership, travel, warfare, and Greek culture. This Oxford World’s Classics edition makes the text accessible to modern readers.
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The Expedition of Cyrus is Xenophon’s account of a military expedition in the ancient world.
The work combines historical narrative with observations on leadership, warfare, travel, geography, and the challenges of survival far from home.
Its perspective offers insight into Greek culture and military life through the experience of an expedition and its participants.
This Oxford World’s Classics edition presents the enduring work for contemporary readers of classical literature and history.
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