The Persian expedition ; translated by Rex Warner

by Xenophon

1965. Reprinted. 309 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue and black paper covered boards. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Light foxing overall.

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1965

About the author

Xenophon (Ancient Greek Ξενοφῶν, Modern Greek Ξενοφώντας; ca. 431 – 355 BC), son of Gryllus, of the deme Erchia of Athens, was a soldier, mercenary and a contemporary and admirer of Socrates. He is known for his writings on the history of his own times, preserving the sayings of Socrates, and the life of ancient Greece.

Historical and biographical works:
Anabasis (or The Persian Expedition)
Cyropaedia
Hellenica
Agesilaus

Socratic works and dialogues:
Memorabilia
Oeconomicus
Symposium
Apology
Hiero

Short treatises:
On Horsemanship
The Cavalry General
Hunting with Dogs
Ways and Means
Constitution of Sparta

Reviews

[Chris Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is still a classic (in both definitions). Xenophon was a member of the Greek army that was part of the Persian Expedition against Artaxerxes in 401 BCE. After losing the battle north of Babylon, the leadership is betrayed by the Persian victors. Xenophon and Chirosophus take charge and attempt to get the army back to Greece. This is Xenophon's story of that effort. It is a manual of leadership, adaptation, and clear thinking in times of peril. It is an excellent book and worthy of repeated readings. As is the case for most translated work, the translator is critical, and Rex Warner does a great job here.