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Η μάχη στα Κούναξα, 401 π.Χ.
Η μάχη στα Κούναξα δεν ήταν απλώς μια σύγκρουση για τον περσικό θρόνο· αποτέλεσε καθοριστικό σημείο στην Αρχαία Ιστορία και στη διαμόρφωση της στρατηγικής σκέψης.
Το βιβλίο συνδυάζει τη μαρτυρία του Ξενοφώντα και την Κάθοδο των Μυρίων με σύγχρονες στρατηγικές αναλύσεις (Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Beaufre). Αναδεικνύει πώς η εμπειρία των Ελλήνων μισθοφόρων και η πορεία τους μέσα στην Περσική Αυτοκρατορία συνεχίζει να διδάσκει διαχρονικά μαθήματα για τη Στρατιωτική Ιστορία, τη Στρατηγική και την Ηγεσία.
Τι περιλαμβάνει:
* Αναλυτική αφήγηση της μάχης στα Κούναξα (401 π.Χ.)
* Σχέδια, χάρτες και διαγράμματα μάχης
* Παρουσίαση βασικών πρωταγωνιστών (Κύρος ο Νεότερος, Αρταξέρξης Β΄, Ξενοφών)
* Σύνδεση με τη σύγχρονη στρατηγική σκέψη
Απευθύνεται σε:
* Αναγνώστες που αγαπούν την αρχαία Ελλάδα, την Περσική Ιστορία, τη Στρατιωτική Στρατηγική και όποιον αναζητά διδάγματα ηγεσίας με διαχρονική αξία.
Το βιβλίο συνδυάζει τη μαρτυρία του Ξενοφώντα και την Κάθοδο των Μυρίων με σύγχρονες στρατηγικές αναλύσεις (Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Beaufre). Αναδεικνύει πώς η εμπειρία των Ελλήνων μισθοφόρων και η πορεία τους μέσα στην Περσική Αυτοκρατορία συνεχίζει να διδάσκει διαχρονικά μαθήματα για τη Στρατιωτική Ιστορία, τη Στρατηγική και την Ηγεσία.
Τι περιλαμβάνει:
* Αναλυτική αφήγηση της μάχης στα Κούναξα (401 π.Χ.)
* Σχέδια, χάρτες και διαγράμματα μάχης
* Παρουσίαση βασικών πρωταγωνιστών (Κύρος ο Νεότερος, Αρταξέρξης Β΄, Ξενοφών)
* Σύνδεση με τη σύγχρονη στρατηγική σκέψη
Απευθύνεται σε:
* Αναγνώστες που αγαπούν την αρχαία Ελλάδα, την Περσική Ιστορία, τη Στρατιωτική Στρατηγική και όποιον αναζητά διδάγματα ηγεσίας με διαχρονική αξία.
45 pages, ebook
First published September 19, 2025
5 people want to read
About the author
Antonios Athenaeus
5 books5 followersAntonios Athenaeus is a Greek officer with a long career in active service and a sustained commitment to the study of warfare, leadership, and strategy. He was educated at the country’s highest military academies and completed postgraduate studies in military science and leadership, combining academic training with many years of operational experience. His service includes demanding assignments and participation in international missions, where cooperation, discipline, and sound judgment are essential.
Alongside his professional career, he has devoted himself to military history and strategic analysis. His writing explores how wars are shaped by leadership, decision-making, and human behavior under pressure, from antiquity to the modern era. Rather than focusing on heroic myth, he approaches historical conflicts as case studies that reveal enduring patterns of command, success, and failure.
He is the author of the Epic Battles of Ancient History and Epic Battles of World War II series, where he seeks to make complex military events clear, structured, and meaningful for the modern reader.
He is married and the father of three children, who remain his greatest source of inspiration.
Alongside his professional career, he has devoted himself to military history and strategic analysis. His writing explores how wars are shaped by leadership, decision-making, and human behavior under pressure, from antiquity to the modern era. Rather than focusing on heroic myth, he approaches historical conflicts as case studies that reveal enduring patterns of command, success, and failure.
He is the author of the Epic Battles of Ancient History and Epic Battles of World War II series, where he seeks to make complex military events clear, structured, and meaningful for the modern reader.
He is married and the father of three children, who remain his greatest source of inspiration.
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November 16, 2025A concise, powerful, and remarkably clear analysis of one of antiquity’s most misunderstood battles.
“The Battle of Cunaxa (401 B.C.)” offers a compact but richly detailed look at the clash that changed the fate of Persia and set Xenophon on the path that would immortalize him through the Anabasis. The narrative is sharp and disciplined — no wasted pages, no unnecessary digressions — just a clean, structured examination of strategy, leadership, and battlefield dynamics.
What stands out most is the balance between historical accuracy and accessibility. The author explains the complex political background, the shifting loyalties, and the tactical formations in a way that even a non-specialist can follow, while still giving enthusiasts plenty of substance. The diagrams and illustrations genuinely elevate the book, making the movements of both armies easier to visualise.
This is not a long read, but it is an effective one. Anyone interested in Xenophon, the Ten Thousand, or Persian-Greek warfare will find this a compact, insightful addition to their shelf. It’s the kind of book you finish in an evening but keep thinking about for days.
“The Battle of Cunaxa (401 B.C.)” offers a compact but richly detailed look at the clash that changed the fate of Persia and set Xenophon on the path that would immortalize him through the Anabasis. The narrative is sharp and disciplined — no wasted pages, no unnecessary digressions — just a clean, structured examination of strategy, leadership, and battlefield dynamics.
What stands out most is the balance between historical accuracy and accessibility. The author explains the complex political background, the shifting loyalties, and the tactical formations in a way that even a non-specialist can follow, while still giving enthusiasts plenty of substance. The diagrams and illustrations genuinely elevate the book, making the movements of both armies easier to visualise.
This is not a long read, but it is an effective one. Anyone interested in Xenophon, the Ten Thousand, or Persian-Greek warfare will find this a compact, insightful addition to their shelf. It’s the kind of book you finish in an evening but keep thinking about for days.
November 16, 2025
“The Battle of Cunaxa” is one of those rare historical works that manages to be both deeply informative and genuinely gripping. I went into it expecting a straightforward retelling of Xenophon’s account, and I ended up with something far richer: a clear, modern analysis that never loses sight of the human reality of the campaign.
The author does an excellent job explaining the political tensions, the composition of the armies, and the tactical decisions that shaped the battle. The diagrams and illustrations make the movements on the battlefield easy to visualize, and the strategic commentary adds real depth without ever feeling academic or heavy-handed.
What impressed me most is the balance: it’s concise, fast-paced, and still full of insight. If you’re interested in ancient warfare, Greek mercenaries, or the Anabasis, this book deserves a place on your shelf. A strong addition to the field and a truly engaging read.
Highly recommended.
The author does an excellent job explaining the political tensions, the composition of the armies, and the tactical decisions that shaped the battle. The diagrams and illustrations make the movements on the battlefield easy to visualize, and the strategic commentary adds real depth without ever feeling academic or heavy-handed.
What impressed me most is the balance: it’s concise, fast-paced, and still full of insight. If you’re interested in ancient warfare, Greek mercenaries, or the Anabasis, this book deserves a place on your shelf. A strong addition to the field and a truly engaging read.
Highly recommended.
November 16, 2025
Excellent book.I enjoyed reading it.Very detailed and it captures the battle at every aspect.
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