The Campaigns of Alexander

Arrian, J. Hamilton, J. Hamilton , Aubrey De Selincourt

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01 December 1976

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Penguin Black Classics

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Although written over four hundred years after Alexander's death, Arrian's account of the man and his achievements is the most reliable we have. Arrian's own experience as a military commander gave him unique insights into the life of the world's greatest conqueror.

He tells of Alexander's violent suppression of the Theban rebellion, his defeat of Persia and campaigns through Egypt and Babylon - establishing new cities and destroying others in his path. While Alexander emerges as a charismatic leader, Arrian succeeds brilliantly in creating an objective portrait of a man of boundless ambition, who was exposed to the temptations of power.

By: Arrian
Notes by: J. Hamilton
Introduction by: J. Hamilton
Translated by: Aubrey De Selincourt
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 315g
ISBN: 9780140442533
ISBN 10: 0140442537
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 01 December 1976
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The details of Arrian's life (c.90AD] are uncertain, though the shape of it indicates a man of wide and varied talents. He was governor to the Emperor Hadrian, the author of a number of works of non-fiction and an Athenian citizen. In 145 he rose tobecome a chief magistrate of Athens and thereby part of the governing body of the city. His date of death is not known. De Selincourt was an acclaimed translator of ancient classics.