Xenophon's "Anabasis" is a seminal work chronicling the journey of Greek mercenaries through hostile Persian territory, following their leader Cyrus the Younger's ill-fated expedition. Written in a straightforward yet engaging prose style, the text meticulously details the adversities faced by the 'Ten Thousand' as they navigated both physical hardships and the intricate dynamics of leadership and survival. Set against the backdrop of the early 4th century BCE, this narrative serves not only as ...