Arrian Author (8 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. New trade softcover in printed wraps. 8vo. (5.5 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches) Clean text free of marks or underlining. B&W photos and illustrations. Includes maps, tables, timeline, glossary, bibliographical notes and an index of proper names. 224 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. revised ed edition. 432 pages. 8.00x5.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. revised ed edition. 432 pages. 8.00x5.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 512 pages. 6.00x1.31x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 350 pages. 9.25x6.12 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Octavo, 308 pages. In Very Good condition. Housed in publisher's brown slip case. Bound in publisher's orange cloth with back and silver lettering to spine. Sealed in publisher's shrink wrap. Minor general shelf wear. Textblock clean. Shelved in Folio Society. 1416388. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 461 pages. 5.50x1.03x8.50 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.