The Persian Expedition by Xenophon

The Persian Expedition

Xenophon with David Timson (Narrator)

9 hours, 15 minutes first pub -390 (editions)

fiction classics history adventurous challenging informative medium-paced
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In The Persian Expedition (also known as The March of the Ten Thousand and Anabasis), Xenophon, a disciple of Socrates, relates his experiences of fighting with the Greek mercenary army 'The Ten Thousand' in Persia, and how he led them back to the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 80%
tense 50%
reflective 30%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 30%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.79

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