The Campaigns of Alexander

Name: The Campaigns of Alexander
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SKU: 9780140442533
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By Arrian

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The Campaigns of Alexander by Arrian chronicles the extraordinary military expeditions of Alexander the Great. It provides a detailed account of his conquests through Asia and parts of Europe, showcasing not only his strategic prowess in warfare but also offering insights into his leadership and the diverse cultures he encountered. The narrative draws from various sources, painting a vivid picture of Alexander's ambition and the historical impact of his campaigns.
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If you're fascinated by ancient history and military strategy, you'll likely enjoy this detailed account of Alexander the Great's conquests. The narrative offers insights into his leadership, tactics, and the vast empire he built, making it an engaging read for those interested in historical warfare and leadership.

The Campaigns of Alexander

Discusses Alexander's violent suppression of the Theban rebellion, his defeat of Persia and campaigns through Egypt and Babylon - establishing new cities and destroying others in his path. This title presents an objective portrait of a man of boundless ambition, who was exposed to the temptations of power.

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Although written over 400 years after Alexander's death, Arrian's The Campaigns of Alexander is our best source of knowledge of the man and his deeds. Arrian had himself been a military commander, and his record of the exploits of the world's greatest conqueror reveals sympathy for his subject, without the adulation or contempt which so often mar other histories of the time.

His unaffected style of writing, with its matter-of-fact tone, offsets the remarkable career and paradoxical nature of Alexander. Arrian's sources were "Alexander's men", but he is a true historian, not a mere compiler; presenting a fair, clear report about a man who was worshipped as a god in his own lifetime.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140442533

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 July 1976

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Aubrey De Selincourt
Introduction by J. Hamilton
Notes by J. Hamilton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 319g

Pages: 432

Collections

Ancient & Classical History Arrian European History History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

The details of Arrian's life (c.90AD are uncertain, though the shape of it indicates a man of wide and varied talents. He was governor to the Emperor Hadrian, the author of a number of works of non-fiction and an Athenian citizen. In 145 he rose tobecome a chief magistrate of Athens and thereby part of the governing body of the city. His date of death is not known. De Selincourt was an acclaimed translator of ancient classics.