The Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of Alexander

The Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of AlexanderArrian'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

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 01/17/2012
ISBN: 9781400079674
Pages: 503
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.30w x 1.50d

Review Citations: New York Review of Books 10/27/2011 pg. 35
New York Times Book Review 02/19/2012 pg. 24