Hence the Greeks advanced three days' journey, a distance of ten parasangs, through the country of the Macrones.Continuing Crisis of Xenophon's
Over the Cliffs
These were the most warlike people of all that they passed through.Continuing Crisis of Xenophon's 10,000's Quest for Home,our selection from
Best Strategy to Get Enemy to Use Up Their Stones
The enemy, when they saw the heights occupied, kept watch and burned a number of fires all night.Continuing Crisis of Xenophon's 10,000's Quest for
How to Pass the Mountains Blocked By the Enemy
The enemy, as you see, is in possession of the pass over the mountains, and it is proper for us to consider how we may encounter them to the best
Xenophon Occupies a Village
Here Polycrates, an Athenian captain, requested leave of absence, and taking with him the most active of his men . . . .Continuing Crisis of
Crisis of Xenophon’s 10,000’s Quest for Home
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: It Becomes a Death March.IntroductionThe journey of The Ten Thousand
Persia Consolidates Cyrus’ Conquests
Today's installment concludes Cyrus Begins the Persian Empire,our selection from A History of Greece by George Grote published in 1856. For works
Why Babylon Fell
Vast walls and deep ditches are an inestimable aid to a brave and well-commanded garrison; but they cannot be made entirely to supply the want of
Persia Versus Babylonia
Those who recollect the description of Babylon and its surrounding territory, will not be surprised to learn that the capture of it gave the Persian