Anabasis of Alexander – Arrian – Reader Friendly – Annotations & Pictures

Anabasis of Alexander – Arrian – Reader Friendly – Annotations & Pictures

Step into the sandals of history’s most audacious conqueror with The Anabasis of Alexander by Arrian—a gripping, firsthand chronicle of Alexander the Great’s legendary campaign across Asia. Written in the second century AD by a Roman general and philosopher, this masterwork draws from eyewitness accounts to deliver a vivid, boots-on-the-ground narrative of one of the most extraordinary military expeditions the world has ever seen. Arrian’s account begins with Alexander’s bold crossing into Asia Minor and follows him through thunderous battles, cunning sieges, and sweeping conquests—from the banks of the Granicus to the heart of Persia and beyond. With a soldier’s eye for strategy and a historian’s reverence for truth, Arrian captures not only the tactics and triumphs, but also the charisma and contradictions of a man who reshaped the ancient world before the age of thirty-three. Unlike other ancient sources, Anabasis is remarkably clear-eyed and structured, modeled after Xenophon’s own military memoirs. Arrian’s reliance on primary sources like Ptolemy and Aristobulus lends the work a rare authority, while his elegant prose and philosophical insight elevate it beyond mere history into the realm of epic literature. This is not just a record of conquest—it’s a meditation on leadership, ambition, and the price of glory. Whether you're a student of classical history, a lover of military strategy, or simply drawn to tales of larger-than-life figures, The Anabasis of Alexander offers a front-row seat to the rise of a legend. This edition is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how a Macedonian prince became a god in the eyes of men—and why his story still echoes through the ages. Reader Friendly Addition - Pictures Of Key Characters In The Macedonian Army - Description of Cast of History - English Translation By E. J. CHINNOCK, M.A., LL.B. - Original by Arrian of Nicomedia - Alexander the Great - Diadochi - Persian Empire - Alexander’s Conquest of Asia Reviewed for quality to ensure the text adheres to Arrians' intentions. Gladwyne, the publisher of this work, strives to maintain the integrity of the original work, and in many cases that may include the original works’ spelling and grammar, which may not conform to contemporary standards. We publish books in both ancient and modern formats, including Audible.