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. After 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’s 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 East–West tensions still swirling in Iran; Iraq and Afghanistan today. 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.
#1064554 in Books Vintage 2003-04-08 2003-04-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .80 x 5.20l; .63 #File Name: 1400030765400 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Proof that all of our history should be written by novelistsBy P. J. KeatingThis was the first book by Naipaul that I read; decades ago; and I fell in love with it. A beautiful book about a truly terrible subject. Nothing else by Naipaul quite lives up to this amazing book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One StarBy Richard R. WeidnerSurprisingly bad book; boring;0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Two StarsBy D. HaightNot up to Naipaul's standard.
