Arrian: Anabasis of Alexander, Books I-IV (Loeb Classical Library No. 236) [Hardcover]

Arrian (Author), P. A. Brunt (Translator)

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Publication Date: January 1, 1976 | ISBN-10: 0674992601 | ISBN-13: 978-0674992603 | Edition: Revised Text and Translation

Arrian's Anabasis of Alexander in seven books is the best account we have of Alexander's adult life. Indica, a description of India and of Nearchus's voyage therefrom, was to be a supplement.

A student of Epictetus, Arrian took notes at his lectures and published them (in eight books of which we have four, The Discourses) and also the Encheiridion or Manual of Epictetus. Both works are available in the Loeb Epictetus edition.

The Loeb Classical Library edition of Arrian is in two volumes.

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[An] important contribution to the study of Alexander.
--Ernst Badian (Classical Philology )

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Text: English, Greek

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• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Loeb Classical Library; Revised Text and Translation edition (January 1, 1976)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0674992601
• ISBN-13: 978-0674992603
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.5 x 1.3 inches
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Great Adventures of Alexander, December 9, 2004

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T. Sarr "captain of the guard" (new york, ny) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arrian: Anabasis of Alexander, Books I-IV (Loeb Classical Library No. 236) (Hardcover)

Arrian's Books, in two volumes, are perhaps the most informative and accurate existing account of the expeditions of Alexander the Great. The accounts are historical and also give insight into the personality of Alexander. Contrary to most histories, the texts are an easy read, with descriptions of places, people, and events giving the reader a good sense of the adventures encountered by Alexander and his men. The tale is told directly. Alexander's sexuality, the love of his troops for their leader, and all the other human qualities intermingled in a real life situation are presented without bias.

The text is in greek and english, in flanking pages. The footnotes are helpful, providing clarity to definitions of words in their historical context. The second volume contains various Appendixes providing added information on Military Questions, India, Mearchus' Voyage (Alexander's Sea Captain), etc.

For one wising to learn of Alexander, this is the best source available.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Arrian I-IV, February 14, 2006

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This review is from: Arrian: Anabasis of Alexander, Books I-IV (Loeb Classical Library No. 236) (Hardcover)

This book is one of two volumes written by Arrian on Alexander the Great. So many books have been written about this fascinating and charigmatic young man.Although most of the documents from Alexander's lifetime have vanished,this one is the closest that we can get to him.

In my own opinion I think that the documents that vanished may have been in the Alexandria library,or possibly were the body or remains of Alexander are.

What I liked the most in this book is the fact that the name of the cities and places that Alexander conquered are also named with today's actual names,making it easy for us lovers of history to relate to today's geography.

The Theban battle is very well written with so many details, not only the amount of horses,companions,hypastis and so on but the way that Alexander he himself planned.How Alexander took care of the innocent people,and how he cared for them,example the battle of Agis. What he did to the citizens of Soli, giving their land and money back.Details of Darius' mother,wife and children.

For instance I did not know that Dairus married his own sister.

there is so much in this book that it is really worth having if you are a true historian buff of Alexander's time.

The details of the army that conquered which tribe and city.How many horses, carriages, elephants, companions were used for each battle.

The treason fo Philotas and the killing of Parmenio,are also detailed here.The revolt of Agis,India and the Persian Empire, plus detailes of Alexander's army.

I enjoyed reading it very very much.I hope that you will do the same.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, July 3, 2007

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Marek Jan Olbrycht - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arrian: Anabasis of Alexander, Books I-IV (Loeb Classical Library No. 236) (Hardcover)

This is an excellent translation. The book contains a number of appendices which are superb analyses of different issues dealing with Alexander's history.
As a professional historian I can recommend the book without hesitation.

MJ Olbrycht