Research Catalog

Title

Alexander the Great : The Anabasis and the Indica / Arrian ; translated by Martin Hammond ; with an introduction and notes by John Atkinson.

Author

Arrian

Publication

Oxford : Oxford University Press 2013.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Hammond, Martin, 1944-
• Atkinson, John
• Arrian.

Description

xlv, 372 p. : maps; 20 cm.

Summary

"In twelve years that changed the world, Alexander the Great conquered a vast empire, extending from the Danube to the rivers of the Punjab, and from Egypt to Uzbekistan. Arrian, a Greek man of letters, military commander, and holder of the highest political offices in both Rome and Athens, wrote the definitive account of Alexander's life and campaigns, published as the Anabasis. A dramatic fast-moving story, told with great narrative skill, his work is now our prime and most detailed source for the history of Alexander--a compelling account of an exceptional leader, brilliant, ruthless, passionate, and complex. Martin Hammond's engaging translation-new for this volume--is fully alive to the literary qualities of Arrian's prose, making this the most readable and attractive modern version. This is also the only edition of the Anabasis to include Arrian's companion piece, the Indica, a fascinating account of the voyage of Alexander's fleet from south India to the Persian Gulf, with descriptions of the geography, customs, and natural curiosities of India. John Atkinson's Introduction sets Arrian in his historical context and describes the life of Alexander as it is reflected in his work. In addition. this volume includes extensive notes that identify historical references and allusions, and highlight the interplay of historical and literary issues. Lastly readers will also find three invaluable appendices, maps and site plans, and a comprehensive analytical index."--Publisher's website.

Series Statement

Oxford world's classics

Uniform Title

Oxford world's classics (Oxford University Press)

Subject

• Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C. > Military leadership
• 359-323 B.C
• Greece > History > Macedonian Expansion, 359 B.C.-323 B.C. > Early works to 1800
• Greece > History > Macedonian Expansion, 359-323 B.C. > Early works to 1800

Genre/Form

• Early works
• History

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [xl]-xliii) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Chronology -- The Anabasis -- The Indica -- Appendix I: The Macedonian army: structures and terminology -- Appendix II: The Macedonian and Persian courts and Imperial administration -- Appendix III: Finance and linear measures -- Explanatory Notes -- Notes on the Greek text.

ISBN

• 9780199587247
• 0199587248

OCLC

• 806014733
• SCSB-12906925

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library