The Landmark Arrian : The Campaigns of Alexander

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 Alexanderis the definitive edition of this essential work of ancient history.