<p>The most important historical source on one of the most powerful leaders of the ancient world, Arrian''s <i>The Campaigns of Alexander</i> illustrates how Alexander the Great came to rule over a vast empire of his own making, translated from the Greej by Aubrey de S¿ncourt, and revised with an introduction and notes by J.R. Hamilton in Penguin Classics.<br><br>Although written over four hundred years after Alexander''s death, Arrian''s <i>Campaigns of Alexander </i>is the most reliable account of the man and his achievements 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 total defeat of Persia and his campaigns through Egypt, India and Babylon - establishing new cities and destroying others in his path. While Alexander emerges from this record as an unparalleled and charismatic leader, Arrian succeeds brilliantly in creating
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The translated extracts in Alexander the Great: Selections from Arrian, are linked by commentaries which continue the narrative and discuss points in the text needing explanation.
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Arrian's account of Alexander's life and campaigns, published as the Anabasis and its companion piece the Indica, is our prime source for the history of Alexander, told with great narrative skill. This edition features a new translation of both...
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The first in-depth literary study of this major military figure for over 30 years.
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How to Win Campaigns is a practical guide for creating and running successful campaigns. Written for the new campaigner and the experienced communicator alike, it explores what works (and what doesn''t) and shows how to use principles and strategy...
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