History , Pre-History & Ancient History
The Landmark Arrian The Campaigns of Alexander
Arrian?COs Campaigns of Alexander, widely considered the most authoritative history of the brilliant leader?COs great conquests, is the latest addition to the acclaimed Landmark series. TaAfter 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. Arrian, himself a military commander, combines his firsthand experience of battle with material from Ptolemy?COs memoirs and other ancient sources to compose a singular portrait of Alexander. 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 EastT??CoWest tensions still swirling in Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan today. Enriched by the series?CO 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.
- James Romm | Robert B. Strassler
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- 2012
- 560
- Paperback
- 9781400079674
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