Arrian: Alexander the Great: Selections from Arrian

by Arrian

Overview

Accessible translations for GCSE students. 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521281959
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	11/19/1981
Series:	Translations from Greek and Roman Authors
Edition description:	English Language
Pages:	116
Sales rank:	527,182
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.54(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	14 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Conquest of Asia Minor; 3. Phoenicia, Egypt and Darius' defeat; 4. Plots and intrigues at court; 5. The eastern frontier; 6. Alexander's return to Babylon and death; Index of translated extracts; Suggested books for further reading; Index; Maps and plans.