The March of the Ten Thousand by Xenophon | Audiobook

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Listen to free audiobook with a 30 day free trial : https://esound.space/audible Title: The March of the Ten Thousand Author: Xenophon Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-03 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Genres: History, Ancient Summary: By the next morning, they realize that Cyrus is dead and that his allies have melted away in the night, leaving them alone trapped behind enemy lines within a few miles of the Persian capital. And only a few miles distant lies an enormous Persian army with vengeance in mind. Despair deepens when the Greek officer corps is treacherously murdered during peace talks. Alone, leaderless and hopelessly outnumbered, the Greeks nevertheless elect new officers. Xenophon steps into the pages of history with his magnificent rallying speeches and selfless acts of courage. Follow one of history's most spirited bands of soldiers as they fight and maneuver their way through 1,500 miles of hostile territory seething with adversaries. It is an epic of courage, faith and democratic principle. Contact: [email protected]

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