400 BC: The Story of the Ten Thousand
No. of pages 72
Published: 2011
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"400 BC: The Story of the Ten Thousand" by Lewis Helfand recounts the incredible journey of the Greek mercenaries known as the Ten Thousand. Hired by Cyrus the Younger to reclaim the Persian throne from his brother Artaxerxes, the soldiers find themselves in a treacherous position when Cyrus is killed in battle. Stranded deep in enemy territory and facing overwhelming odds, the Ten Thousand must navigate hostile lands to return home. This gripping tale captures their struggles, leadership, and the unbreakable spirit of these men as they endeavor to survive against all odds and regain their freedom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called The Originals .
There are 72 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2011 by Campfire .
This book is in the following series:
The Originals
Penguin’s Originals series brings together iconic YA books from Penguin Publishing. Provocative, iconic and outspoken, these are the stories that have been influencing and inspiring generations for decades, and are considered the pioneers of YA. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths.
