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The March of the Ten Thousand
- Narrateur(s): Charlton Griffin
- Durée: 7 h et 32 min
- Version intégrale Livre audio
- Catégories: Histoire, Antiquité
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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.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Stuart
- 2018-05-15
Can listen to this again and again
Probably my favourite of all the old classics I've listened to on Audible. Griffin's performance is perfect for Xenophon's writing and the story is absolutely captivating with the detail and the drama.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
- Benedict
- 2004-04-13
An intelligent leader
I felt a sense of exhileration after I finished this book from the sense of having learned something about how to speak and act as a leader of men, plus I got a great sense of the history of that time.
Although it is his own account of military matters he was involved in, he sounds like one of the great leaders of all time, as well as one of the most decent. I think every soldier should read this book to understand a little bit about what a leader needs to tell his people to motivate them when their morale is waning, or to prepare them for battle.
Also, I think a great many politicians could stand to listen to this book to grasp how to talk simply and directly to people about very important matters. Xenophon leads by example and moral force rather than as a brute, and is an example of a worthy leader for our own time.
As an aside, while Xenophon was retreating from problems with the Persians who were invading the Middle East, Xenophon was attacked by the Kurds (even back then!).
This book was exceedingly well read by Charlton Griffin, by the way.
I strongly recommend this book for its own sake and for its accessibility and value to modern readers.
Ben
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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- Darwin8u
- 2013-02-27
One of the great adventures in human history
Herodotus might have been the Father of History, but Xenophon was the cool, older brother. This one-time pupil of Socrates is one of those soldier/scholars who makes both intellectuals and warriors feel inadequate. 'The Persian Expedition' or 'The March of the Ten Thousand' or 'Anabasis' (all depending on your version or translation) relates the story told by Xenophon of his experiences fighting with and leading the 10,000 Hellene mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger and the army's 3000+ mile march into Persian.
This experience, which Will Durrant once called "one of the great adventures in human history," can be read as history, adventure story, leadership manual, or a real-life application of Socratic philosophy.
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Au global4 out of 5 stars
- Kristopher
- 2007-05-28
Great book once you get going
This is a translation of the original work, and as such it takes a while to get used to the differences in literary style between ancient Athenian and modern texts. The first 30 minutes are the toughest with line after line of unknown places and names. After that however, the book really begins to pull you in. Xenophon, the writer is a classic example of inspiring leadership and character. The text gives you a great insight into the daily lives of the Greek mercenaries and the role of the Greek warriors in ancient times. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
- Rodger
- 2005-08-20
energizing!
I absolutely loved this book! Xenophon is an excellent writer and the narrator is outstanding.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
- Kola
- 2009-06-04
Simply a must
This book was the first Ancient history audiobook I ever downloaded from here and it completely opened my eyes to how interesting and captivating an audiobook of a beautifully written, insightful (you get a real feeling for Xenophon the man) book could be. I've since downloaded many other classics from here, but none so far has matched this book. I'm really happy I've had a chance to "read" this book, a book that I probably would never have picked off a library shelf.
...and my 6 year old daughter loves the fact that Xenophon and the Greeks complained about having to go and see the Persian king "without breakfast"
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Au global4 out of 5 stars
- cbrann
- 2004-06-10
War is not inhuman; war is essentially human
There is no substitute for hearing the actual story of a person who lived 2400 years ago. If you take this into account, you will excuse the fact that sometimes the story is hard to follow. We all know that war has been a dominate feature of human history, but this story really brings home the fact that war is an integral part of being human ? so far at least. Not a pleasant revelation.
It is hard to imagine that Xenophon was as far-sighted, intelligent, modest and selfless as he portrays himself, although perhaps he was. If so, then he might well have been an even greater person then he reports, because he would probably have omitted many of his selfless acts.
If you like ancient history, then you will like this recording.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
- Barbarajean
- 2005-09-28
Exciting!
This was such an amazing story! I could hardly wait to take another road trip so that I could hear it again. It's a shame that such an wondrous story is lost to the majority of the public....and it's true. I hear it referenced by other philospher's and realize it was quite a feat. This is a story that needs to be spread. Would make a great movie!
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Au global4 out of 5 stars
- Dan
- 2004-07-18
Excellently Read, Great Story
This story is read with clairty and excitement. You quickly learn why the story influenced Alexander the Great and all ancient military commanders. An army against all odds bravely retreating through hostile territory. It combines the heroicism of battle and inhumanity violent raids against helpless countryside people. A book that makes you admire war and how we should avoid it at all costs.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- BVasconcelos
- 2017-04-02
Excellent story in a powerful voice
Highly recommend this version of Xenophon's Anabasis. The chosen translation is sensible, the narrator's voice is deep and involving, and above all, the story is gripping and full of adventures. Occasionally, consulting a map online or a looking for a list of characters might be helpful, but that does not hinder at all the enjoyment of the book.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
- Nathan
- 2010-12-14
Excellent insight on leadership
I found this book on accident when I found out it was the inspiration for "The Warriors". I debated on whether to download it but it has become one of my favorite books. The reader who wants an engaging story will not be dissapointed. However the true brilliance of this book lies in how Xenophon shows great use of reason and leadership in the face of extreme trials. If anyone is a project manager or has any interest in being a good leader this book is more useful than The Art of War.
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