Alexander The Great: Selections from Arrian, Diodorus, Plutarch, and Quintus Curtius

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Comprising relevant selections from the four ancient writers whose portraits of Alexander the Great still survive--Arrian, Diodorus, Plutarch, and Quintus Curtius--this volume provides a complete narrative of the important events in Alexander's life. The Introduction sets these works in historical context, stretching from the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War through Alexander's conquest of Asia, and provides an assessment of Alexander's historical importance as well as a survey of the central controversies surrounding his personality, aims and intentions. This edition includes a timeline, maps, a bibliography, a glossary, and an index. Front cover Title page Copyright page Contents Introduction Chronology Maps I Alexander, Prince of Macedonia II Alexander in Europe III The War with Darius—Phase I IV The Egyptian Interlude V The War with Darius—Phase II VI The Central Asian Campaigns VII The Invasion of India VIII The Final Phase Glossary of Names, Places, Peoples, and Military Terms Bibliographical Note Index Back cover