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Author McCrindle, John Watson, 1825-1913
LoC No. 01003411
Title The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by Arrian, Q. Curtius, Diodoros, Plutarch and Justin: Being Translations of such portions of the Works of these and other Classical Authors as describe Alexander's Campaigns in Afghanistan, the Panjâb, Sindh, Gedrosia and Karmania
Original Publication United Kingdom: Archibald Constable and Company,1896.
Note Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Introduction, containing a life of Alexander -- Arrian's Anabasis: fourth book, chapters XXII-XXX; fifth and sixth books -- History of Alexander the Great, by Q. Curtius Rufus: eighth book, chapters IX-XIV; ninth book -- Bibliotheca historica of Diodôros Siculus: seventeenth book, chapters LXXXIV-CVII -- Plutarch's Life of Alexander: chapters LVIII-LXVII -- Historiae Philippicae of Justinus: twelfth book, chapters VII-X; fifteenth book, chapter IV -- Appendices.
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Summary "The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by Arrian, Q. Curtius, Diodôros, Plutarch, Justin, and other classical authors" by J.W. M'Crindle is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work collates and translates the narratives of various classical historians concerning Alexander's campaigns in India, offering detailed insights into the military strategies, cultural exchanges, and events surrounding his invasion. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of this significant historical episode through meticulous editing and substantial annotations. The opening of the book introduces the significance of Alexander the Great's invasion of India, detailing how this event reshaped Western knowledge about the region. It emphasizes the importance of classical sources in providing a glimpse into ancient India, discussing the motivations behind Alexander's campaigns as well as the encounters he faced with various Indian kings. M'Crindle outlines the structure of the work, which includes translations of essential texts by historians such as Arrian and Curtius, alongside maps and illustrations to enhance the reader's comprehension. The first section also establishes the backdrop of Alexander's conquests, setting the stage for further exploration of specific battles and interactions with the people of India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
Subject Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C.
Subject India -- History -- To 324 B.C. -- Sources
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EBook-No. 66388
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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