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The Persian Expedition (Penguin Classics) | 
Falling asleep while reading.
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pickThe book can get a little tedious at times, like detailing marches, speeches, and such.
However, it did provide an interesting insight into certain dynamics of the mercenaries that are the focus of the book, such as war councils and electing of generals and commanders, plus some religious beliefs, like pausing a march until certain sacrifices and omens were deemed ok.
The translation was good, and notes helped to provide some historical context.
"When people are not trusted, their words, I notice, merely drift about without force in themselves and without inspiring confidence in others. But when people are known to have a respect for the truth, their words are just as powerful as other people's force in securing any object at which they aim."
-Xenophon, "The Persian Expedition"
