The Retreat of the Ten Thousand
Carl Witt
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
THE RETREAT OF THE TEN THOUSAND
Xenophon’s timeless epic of courage, endurance, and survival
Trapped deep inside the Persian Empire in 401 BC, an army of ten thousand Greek mercenaries finds itself...
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. THE RETREAT OF THE TEN THOUSAND Xenophon’s timeless epic of courage, endurance, and survival Trapped 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 fighting their way north through deserts, mountain passes, and hostile kingdoms to the safety of the Black Sea. In this vivid narrative adaptation of Xenophon’s Anabasis, the clash of bronze against iron rings across every page. From midnight ambushes and blinding sandstorms to tense councils of war, the story thrusts you into the disciplined ranks of Hoplites whose unity and resolve turn disaster into legend. Each chapter pairs gripping action with clear historical insight, illuminating the tactics, geography, and politics that shaped one of antiquity’s greatest fighting retreats. Whether you are a seasoned classicist or discovering ancient history for the first time, The Retreat of the Ten Thousand offers: A faithful yet fast-moving retelling that preserves Xenophon’s eyewitness detail while speaking the language of modern adventure. Timeless lessons in leadership and resilience, forged on the scorched roads of Persia and still echoing across the centuries. An immersive listening experience—dynamic narration brings clashing shields, desert winds, and midnight councils to life, transporting you to the very heart of the march. Discover yourself in the captivating voice of Joakim Roth — let it carry you into thrilling moments deep in history! Duration - 4h 55m. Author - Carl Witt. Narrator - Digital Voice Joakim Roth E. Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
Language:
English
Opening credits
Duration:00:00:15
Preface
Duration:00:04:46
Translator’s Note
Duration:00:01:53
Narrators' words
Duration:00:01:03
1. The Great King
Duration:00:08:50
2. The Persian Empire
Duration:00:09:22
3. Hellas
Duration:00:01:54
4. The Rival Brothers
Duration:00:09:33
5. Preparations
Duration:00:09:45
6. On The March
Duration:00:07:13
7. The Princess Epyaxa
Duration:00:08:03
8. Clearchus
Duration:00:05:55
9. Negotiations At Tarsus
Duration:00:09:56
10. From Tarsus To Myriandus
Duration:00:05:32
11. The Crossing Of The Euphrates
Duration:00:06:30
12. In The Desert
Duration:00:08:05
13. The Treachery Of Orontes
Duration:00:04:22
14. The King Approaches
Duration:00:08:47
15. Before The Battle
Duration:00:04:26
16. The Battle Of Cunaxa
Duration:00:09:12
17. The Treaty With Ariæus
Duration:00:07:54
18. The Treaty With The Great King
Duration:00:10:46
19. The Defection Of Ariæus
Duration:00:05:18
20. A Conference With Tissaphernes
Duration:00:05:34
21. The Treachery Of Tissaphernes
Duration:00:06:38
22. Xenophon
Duration:00:08:17
23. Election Of Officers
Duration:00:07:08
24. Xenophon Addresses The Troops
Duration:00:07:48
25. Annoyed By Mithridates
Duration:00:08:19
26. Harassed By Tissaphernes
Duration:00:06:50
27. The Last Of Tissaphernes
Duration:00:07:11
28. The River Or The Mountains?
Duration:00:04:18
29. The Carduchians
Duration:00:06:18
30. Seizing A Pass
Duration:00:09:43
31. A Long Day’s Fighting
Duration:00:06:09
32. The Crossing Of The Kentrites
Duration:00:08:10
33. The Satrap Tiribazus
Duration:00:06:45
34. An Armenian Winter
Duration:00:07:35
35. Armenian Villages
Duration:00:06:03
36. The Taochians
Duration:00:10:17
37. The Sea! The Sea!
Duration:00:06:06
38. The Macronians And The Colchians
Duration:00:06:15
39. Games At Trebizond
Duration:00:05:58
40. The After-life Of Xenophon
Duration:00:04:32
Ending credits
Duration:00:00:42