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  • The retreat of the ten thousand

    by Xénophon, Carl Witt ...
    Translated by Frances Younghusband ...
    From time to time, in the course of the world’s history, the title of Great has been given to some monarch who has distinguished himself, either by the splendour of his victories, or by the value of his services to his fellowmen. We speak, for example, of Alexander the Great, and amongst English kings, of Alfred the Great.There was however one empire, that of Persia, in which the title of Great ... Read more

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    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • TROY - Legends and Facts

    Enriched edition. History and Legends of the Trojan War

    by Carl Witt, Camille Bishop ...
    In 'TROY - Legends and Facts', Carl Witt delves into the historical and mythical accounts surrounding the legendary city of Troy. Witt's scholarly approach examines the blending of fact and fiction in the ancient tales, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the significance of Troy in both literature and history. Through a detailed analysis, Witt uncovers the layers of myth that have ... Read more

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  • The Story of Troy (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. History and Legends of the Trojan War

    by Carl Witt, Greta Somerwick ...
    The Story of Troy presents the legendary cycle of the Trojan War in a lucid, continuous narrative, drawing chiefly on Homeric tradition while arranging its episodes for readers seeking both clarity and grandeur. From the judgment of Paris and the abduction of Helen to the wrath of Achilles, the death of Hector, and the stratagem of the wooden horse, the book renders epic material in dignified ... Read more

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    Retreat of the Ten Thousand, The

    by Carl Witt, Xenophon ...
    Narrated by Digital Voice Joakim Roth E ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 56 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.THE RETREAT OF THE TEN THOUSANDXenophon’s timeless epic of courage, endurance, and survivalTrapped deep inside the Persian Empire in 401 BC, an army of ten thousand Greek mercenaries finds itself leaderless, out-numbered, and five hundred perilous miles from home. Their only hope lies in electing a new commander—a young Athenian named Xenophon—and ... Read more

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    Also available as: eBook

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    by Robert Graves ...
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  • The Persians

    by Aeschylus ...
    “The Persians” (Gr: “Persai”; Lat: “Persae”) is a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. First produced in 472 BCE, it is considered the oldest surviving play in the history of theatre, and also the only extant Greek tragedy that is based on contemporary events. It recounts the Persian response to news of their military defeat under Xerxes at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE, one of ... Read more

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    The Persians is an Athenian tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. First produced in 472 BC, it is the oldest surviving play in the history of theatre. It dramatises the Persian response to news of their military defeat at the Battle of Salamis (480 BC), which was a decisive episode in the Greco-Persian Wars; as such, the play is also notable for being the only extant Greek tragedy ... Read more

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