Enriched by the series’ trademark comprehensive maps, illustrations, and annotations, and with contributions from the preeminent classical scholars of today, The Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of Alexander is the definitive edition of this essential work of ancient history. This vivid and engaging new translation of Arrian will fascinate readers who are interested in classical studies, the history of warfare, and the origins of East–West tensions still swirling in Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan today. Make a good deal when shopping your The Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of Alexander the Great (Paperback, 2012) 9 USD is the cheapest price among 3. Arrian, himself a military commander, combines his firsthand experience of battle with material from Ptolemy’s memoirs and other ancient sources to compose a singular portrait of Alexander. Literally translated, with a commentary, from the Greek of Arrian, the Nicomedian by Arrian Publication date 1884 Topics Alexander, the Great, 356-323 B.C, Iran - History - To 640 A.D, India - History - Early to 324 B.
Arrian’s Campaigns of Alexander, widely considered the most authoritative history of the brilliant leader’s great conquests, is the latest addition to the acclaimed Landmark series.Īfter twelve years of hard-fought campaigns, Alexander the Great controlled a vast empire that was bordered by the Adriatic sea to the west and modern-day India to the east. The Anabasis of Alexander or, The history of the wars and conquests of Alexander the Great.
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