Arrian's History Of The Expedition Of Alexander The Great, And Conquest Of Persia (1812) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165359035)

Arrian's History Of The Expedition Of Alexander The Great, And Conquest Of Persia is a historical account of Alexander the Great's military campaign and conquest of Persia. Originally written in Greek by Arrian in the 2nd century AD, this book is a translation of the original work by John Rooke in 1812.The book is divided into seven books, each detailing a different phase of Alexander's campaign. The first book provides an overview of Alexander's early life and his accession to the throne of Macedonia. The subsequent books describe Alexander's military campaigns in detail, including his battles against the Persian Empire and the conquest of various regions in Asia.The book also provides insight into Alexander's personality and leadership style, as well as the political and cultural context of the time. Arrian's account is considered to be one of the most accurate and reliable sources on Alexander's life and campaign, as Arrian himself was a contemporary of Alexander and had access to primary sources.Overall, Arrian's History Of The Expedition Of Alexander The Great, And Conquest Of Persia is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient history, military strategy, or the life of Alexander the Great.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arrian
ISBN-10: 1165359030
ISBN-13: 9781165359035
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d