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.