Anabasis

What it's about

Ten thousand Greek mercenaries, stranded deep in Persia after their employer dies in battle, elect their own leaders and fight their way home to the sea. The original 'march up country', told by the young officer who led it.

Who it's for

- Lovers of adventure and military history - Students of leadership under pressure - Readers who want the source behind countless retreat stories

What’s inside

1. 1

   I.

   4 min
2. 2

   II

   10 min
3. 3

   III

   8 min
4. 4

   IV

   8 min
5. 5

   V

   6 min
6. 6

   VI

   4 min
7. 7

   VII

   6 min
8. 8

   VIII

   8 min
9. 9

   IX

   8 min
10. 10

    X

    5 min
11. 11

    BOOK II

    1 min
12. 12

    I

    8 min
13. 13

    II

    6 min
14. 14

    III

    8 min
15. 15

    IV

    8 min
16. 16

    V

    11 min
17. 17

    VI

    9 min
18. 18

    BOOK III

    1 min
19. 19

    I

    14 min
20. 20

    II

    15 min
21. 21

    III

    5 min
22. 22

    IV

    14 min
23. 23

    V

    6 min
24. 24

    BOOK IV

    1 min

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