The Ten Thousand

In the aftermath of a devastating war, an army of Greek mercenaries must fight for survival in the heart of the Persian Empire. After decades of war, mighty Athens has been ravaged-- its navy destroyed, its city walls toppled, its army disbanded. The fierce military state of Sparta has triumphed, but passions and hate linger on. Thousands of battle-hardened veterans from both sides in the conflict remain scattered across the Greek islands, restless and dangerous-- until the young Persian prince