Arrian's History Of The Expedition Of Alexander The Great, And Conquest Of Persia (1812)

Arrian's History of the Expedition of Alexander the Great and Conquest of Persia is a historical account of Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire. Arrian, a Greek historian and philosopher, wrote this book in the 2nd century AD based on the accounts of Alexander's companions and other sources. The book covers the period from 334 BC to 323 BC, detailing the battles, strategies, and political events that led to Alexander's victories.The book is divided into seven books, each covering a specific period of Alexander's campaign. The first book describes Alexander's early life and his ascension to the throne of Macedonia. The subsequent books detail his campaigns in Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia, including the famous battles of Issus and Gaugamela. The last book covers Alexander's return to Babylon and his death.Arrian's History of the Expedition of Alexander the Great is considered one of the most important sources for the study of Alexander's conquests. Arrian's writing style is clear and concise, and he presents a balanced view of Alexander's achievements and shortcomings. The book also includes speeches, letters, and other primary sources that provide insight into the personalities and motivations of the key figures of the time.Overall, Arrian's History of the Expedition of Alexander the Great and Conquest of Persia is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of ancient Greece and the Near East.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.