Romm James - The Landmark Arrian The Campaigns Of Alexander The Great - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: 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.
Title: The Landmark Arrian The Campaigns Of Alexander The Great
Author(s): Romm James
Publisher: Random House Usa Inc
Barcode: 9781400079674
Pages: 560 Pages, 2-Colour Maps And Illustrations
Publication Date: 1/17/2012
Category: Classical History / Classical Civilisation