Synopses & Reviews
The achievements of Alexander would have been remarkable in any age. Through his dynamic personality he led the forces of a small Greek power to extraordinary feats of endurance and courage. This translation follows Alexanderâs story as told by his biographer Arrian; the translated extracts are linked by commentaries which continue the narrative and discuss points in the text needing explanation.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction; 2. Conquest of Asia Minor; 3. Phoenicia, Egypt and Dariusâdefeat; 4. Plots and intrigues at court; 5. The eastern frontier; 6. Alexanderâs return to Babylon and death; Index of translated extracts; Suggested books for further reading; Index; Maps and plans.