The Campaigns of Alexander
$22.89
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
30 November 1976
Summary
Alexander the Great: A Conqueror’s Tale
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 o…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140442533 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0140442537 |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
| Author: | Arrian, J. Hamilton, Aubrey De Selincourt |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 30 November 1976 |
| Weight: | 319g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 24mm |
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About The Author
Arrian
Arrian’s life (c.90AD) is 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 to become 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.
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