Xenophon's famous work tells of Greek mercenaries hightailing it home in 401 BC after their Persian client Cyrus and their own top commanders were killed. It is widely read by students of Greek literature and history, but Ambler (humanities, U. of Colorado-Boulder) intends also to make it a resource for students of politics, by highlighting the policies, rhetoric, and other aspects in his substantial introduction. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)