Campaigns of Alexander
by Arrian
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Author: ArrianTranslator: Aubrey De Selincourt
Introduction: J.R. Hamilton
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); Greek (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1986-09
ISBN: 088029079X
Number of pages: 430
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books
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Summary: 5 Stars
Arrian gives us a picture of the "total" Alexander. Though he constantly praises his every virtue he never forgets to detail his faults. Slow going and a bit bewildering at first but moves to a fast paced and exciting end. Highly recommended.
Summary of Campaigns of Alexander
Although written over four hundred years after Alexander's death, Arrian's account of the man and his achievements is the most reliable we have. Arrian's own experience as a military commander gave him unique insights into the life of the world's greatest conqueror. He tells of 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. While Alexander emerges as a charismatic leader, Arrian succeeds brilliantly in creating an objective portrait of a man of boundless ambition, who was exposed to the temptations of power.Biographies & Memoirs Books
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