Greek Persian history antique map Middle East Philippe 1787
Title: Retraite des Dix Mille L’au 400 avant J.C….
Description: Historical antique map of now Turkey, Cyprus and Siria all in hand coloring, the map shows the Greek Sparta history relates to the year 400 BC. BC of the proleptic Julian calendar.
History: The "Retraite des Dix Mille" (Retreat of the Ten Thousand) is an event from ancient history that took place around 401-399 BC. It was a military campaign led by a Greek mercenary army, often referred to as the "Ten Thousand," who fought as part of the army of Cyrus the Younger, a Persian prince. The campaign is detailed in the famous historical work, "Anabasis," written by the Greek historian Xenophon. Old antique map in lines the movement of the Greek soldiers.
Origin: Voyage en Arabie Heureuse et autres pays de l'Orient Published, S.J. Baalde Amsterdam 1774
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Sheet app.: 40 x 29 cm. 15.5 x 11.5 inches. Image app.: 28.5 x 18.5 cm. 11.25 x 7.25 inches. Condition: View very good, fold as published, full borders.
