This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Anabasis of Alexander
or, The History of the Wars and Conquests of Alexander the Great
Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Stephen Rowland, Turgut Dincer
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Anabasis of Alexander" by Arrian is a historical account written in the early 2nd century. This work chronicles the life and military campaigns of Alexander the Great, offering insights into his strategies, battles, and the political landscape of the ancient world. Arrian's narrative is based on the accounts of contemporaries and witnesses, particularly those who served under Alexander, providing a detailed and authentic portrayal of the historical events. The opening of the text sets the stage for Alexander's ascent to power following the death of his father, Philip II. As he secures his command among the Greek states and prepares for his adventures, the narrative describes early encounters with Thracian tribes, showcasing Alexander's military prowess. These initial skirmishes reveal his strategic acumen, deft maneuvering of his troops, and early victories that cement his reputation as a formidable leader. As Arrian begins to flesh out Alexander's campaigns, readers are drawn into the epic tale of conquest and ambition that shaped the ancient world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Arrian
Translator: Chinnock, Edward James
EBook No.: 46976
Published: Sep 27, 2014
Downloads: 3889
Language: English
Subject: Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C.
Subject: Iran -- History -- To 640
Subject: India -- History -- To 324 B.C.
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Anabasis of Alexander
or, The History of the Wars and Conquests of Alexander the Great
Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Stephen Rowland, Turgut Dincer
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Anabasis of Alexander" by Arrian is a historical account written in the early 2nd century. This work chronicles the life and military campaigns of Alexander the Great, offering insights into his strategies, battles, and the political landscape of the ancient world. Arrian's narrative is based on the accounts of contemporaries and witnesses, particularly those who served under Alexander, providing a detailed and authentic portrayal of the historical events. The opening of the text sets the stage for Alexander's ascent to power following the death of his father, Philip II. As he secures his command among the Greek states and prepares for his adventures, the narrative describes early encounters with Thracian tribes, showcasing Alexander's military prowess. These initial skirmishes reveal his strategic acumen, deft maneuvering of his troops, and early victories that cement his reputation as a formidable leader. As Arrian begins to flesh out Alexander's campaigns, readers are drawn into the epic tale of conquest and ambition that shaped the ancient world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Arrian
Translator: Chinnock, Edward James
EBook No.: 46976
Published: Sep 27, 2014
Downloads: 3889
Language: English
Subject: Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C.
Subject: Iran -- History -- To 640
Subject: India -- History -- To 324 B.C.
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.