What historical incident (about fifty years before his birth) made Alexander believe that the Persians would not be able to withstand his army!? Is there a writer/soldier connected with this incident!? If so, please tell me!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: It's the retreat of the Ten Thousand Greek mercenaries from Mesopotamia back to Greece, under the leadership of Xenophon, after the battle of Cunaxa in 401 BC!. Xenophon wrote the story in his Anabasis or March Up-Country!.Www@QuestionHome@Com |