Arrian's History Of Alexander's Expedition V1 (1729)

By Arrian

Book Overview

Arrian's History of Alexander's Expedition V1 is a historical account of Alexander the Great's conquests written by the Greek historian Arrian. The book, first published in 1729, is divided into seven volumes and covers Alexander's military campaigns from 334 BC to his death in 323 BC. The first volume includes an introduction to Alexander's life and the political situation in Greece and Persia at the time. It then delves into Alexander's initial campaigns in Asia Minor, including the battles of Granicus and Issus. The book also covers Alexander's conquest of Egypt and his march into Mesopotamia, including the siege of Tyre and the Battle of Gaugamela. Arrian's account is based on earlier sources, including the writings of Alexander's contemporaries, and offers a detailed and vivid depiction of the ancient world. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, military strategy, or the life of Alexander the Great.In Two Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436781353
• ISBN13: 9781436781350
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"