A review by beth_jwilliams
The Persian Expedition by Xenophon, Xenophon
adventurous
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I greatly enjoyed how Xenophon rated each country he travelled to on their olive supply. “Greece is better because we have olive trees.”
The military dance off was definitely unexpected. A bit slow and long-winded. A good read for learning about ancient cultures and how they reacted to new places. Tourism and excitement to see mythological places (like “this is where Jason’s ship harboured!”) is clearly a tale as old as time.
The military dance off was definitely unexpected. A bit slow and long-winded. A good read for learning about ancient cultures and how they reacted to new places. Tourism and excitement to see mythological places (like “this is where Jason’s ship harboured!”) is clearly a tale as old as time.