Anabasis

A classic of Greek literature, Xenophon's Anabasis is the gripping true story of an army trapped behind enemy lines. When his Persian employer is killed, the Athenian soldier Xenophon must lead ten thousand stranded Greek mercenaries on a desperate march across hostile territory, from the heart of the Persian empire to the safety of the Black Sea. This epic account of leadership, endurance, and the relentless struggle for survival remains a timeless masterpiece of military history and adventure.