He tells of alexanders violent suppression of the theban rebellion, his defeat of persia and campaigns through egypt and babylon establishing new cities and destroying others in his path. Jan 04, 2011 in the first authoritative biography of alexander the great written for a general audience in a generation, classicist and historian philip freeman tells the remarkable life of the great conqueror. Download audiobooks by lloyd alexander at and save. Life of alexander see parallel lives and two orations on the fortune or the virtue of alexander the great see moralia, by the greek historian and biographer plutarch of chaeronea in the second century, based largely on aristobulus and especially cleitarchus. Apr, 2019 one of the best books on alexander, is peter green, alexander of macedon. Items will be held for 10 days and shipped upon receipt of payment. After twelve years of hardfought campaigns, alexander the great controlled a vast empire that was bordered by the adriatic sea to the west and modernday india to the east.
We offer a large selection of titles on a wide variety of subjects. There are numerous surviving ancient greek and latin sources on alexander the great, king of macedon, as well as some asian texts. Listen to alexander the great by philip freeman at. He was born in 1896 and educated at rugby, and university college, oxford. This book will combine a narrative of the course of each of alexanders campaigns, with clear analysis of strategy, tactics, logistics etc. I have asked you to meet me that we may come to a decision together. Title, the anabasis of alexander or, the history of the wars and conquests of alexander the great. Alexander the great was one of the historys most celebrated conquerors. Download audiobooks narrated by eben alexander at and save.
But josh has more than basketball in his blood, hes got mad beats, too, that tell his familys story in verse, in this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood from kwame alexander he said, she said 20. The campaigns of alexander audible audiobook unabridged. Alexanders youth, his fathers insistence on making him a regent for macedonia when he was just 16 and his experiences on military campaigns with his father in boeotia, where he displayed remarkable qualities of coolness, courage and wisdom are strikingly portrayed. Alexanders behavior was conditioned along certain linesheroism, courage, strength, superstition, bisexuality, intoxication, cruelty. Alexander s glorious reign and his remarkable military campaigns, the historic crossing of the hellespont, his defeat of darius and the conquest of territories in asia minor, tyre and egypt are the stuff of legends. Egypt, babylonia, persis, media, bactria, the punjab, and the valley of the indus. By the time he died, alexander had conquered much of the known world and is known by most historians as alexander the great. The death of alexander the great and the bloody fight for his empire audiobook by james s.
The campaigns of alexander, also titled the anabasis of alexander, is a history of alexander the great of macedon, focusing on his conquest of the persian empire. Alexander is an ardent student of history with a strong interest in music and the visual arts. Lucius flavius arrianus probably the best existent text on alexanders campaigns. Wonder is the eighth and last scenario of the glory of greece campaign in age of empires. Alexander the great, perhaps the most commanding leader in history, united his empire and his army by the titanic force of his will. Some of his writing influences include shirley jackson, oscar wilde, daphne du maurier, or any work by the exquisite bronte sisters. The landmark arrian the campaigns of alexander anabasis alexandrou a new translation by pamela mensch with maps, annotations, appendices, and encyclopedic index edited by james romm series editor robert b. And if you are interested in that, i recommend dividing the spoils. Arrian arrians own experience as a military commander just 500 years after the reign of alexander the great gave him unique insights into the life of the worlds greatest conqueror. Campaigns of alexander the great bible history online. Composed by arrian of nicomedia in the second century ad, the work comprises seven books providing a broadly chronological account of the reign and campaigns of alexander with a.
With the exception of tyre, which was still a flourishing city off shore, which withstood siege for seven months in 332 a. We specialize in used and out of print hardcover and paperback books with special emphasis on condition and quality. The wars of alexander the great were fought by king alexander iii of macedon the great, first against the achaemenid persian empire under darius iii, and then against local chieftains and warlords as far east as punjab, india. The campaigns of alexander the great, whose empire is mentioned as the fourth kingdom in dan 7. Arrians anabasis also known as the campaigns of alexander is an intellectual descendent of herodotus, xenophon and thucydides. Lonsdale examines alexander s campaigns from the early conflicts in greece and the balkans through his conquests in persia, his expedition into india and his eventual return to babylon. Arrain had himself been a military commander, and his record of the exploits of the worlds greatest conqueror reveals sympathy for his subject. It is made up of seven books that detail alexander s campaigns after he is made. There is lucius mestrius plutarchus short biography and quintus curtius rufus.
Alexander the great is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by. Alexander was born into the royal family of macedonia, the kingdom that would soon rule over greece. Born as heir to the macedonian king, his great ambition led him to take on the great persian empire. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Although written over four hundred years after alexander s death, arrians account of the man and his achievements is the most reliable we have.
Tatiana and alexander audiobook, by paullina simons. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the world known to the ancient greeks. Tutored as a boy by aristotle, alexander had an inquisitive mind that would serve him well when he faced formidable obstacles during his military campaigns. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. By the time of his death in 323 bc, alexander the great had added the persian empire to macedons european territories, thus controlling most of the world as known to the ancient greeks.
This third book of stephen englishs trilogy the army of alexander the great and the sieges of alexander the great handles alexander s great battlefields. This will combine with stephen englishs the army of alexander the great and the sieges of alexander the great, to form a very strong threevolume examination of one of the most successful armies and greatest conquerors ever known. The store is located in lafayette, louisiana the heart of acadiana. As information of alexander s campaign in the near east has come to light over the past 30 years, the religious aspects of his conquests have become clearer. Listen to alexander the great by paul cartledge at. While alexander emerges as a charismatic leader, arrian succeeds brilliantly in creating an objective portrait of a man of boundless ambition, who was exposed to the temptations of power. The campaigns of alexander online resources picture source one great thing about the landmark editions is the support provided within each book. Please feel free to browse our online inventory by catalogue or search by title or keyword. The field campaigns of alexander the great by stephen. Campaigns of alexander the great oxford scholarship.
Anabasis alexandri was composed by arrian of nicomedia in the second century ad, most probably during the reign of hadrian. Alexander ovechkin, of the washington capitals, is often referred to as alexander the great. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold through our affiliate partners. I observe, gentlemen, that when i would lead you on a new venture you no longer follow me with your old spirit. In this succinct portrait of alexander the great, distinguished scholar and historian norman cantor draws on. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. He used cunning strategies and a massive army to dominate the battlefield. He bestrode europe and asia like a supernatural figure. Alexander the great blue must stop the greek cambyses red and the phoenician darius yellow from building wonders, while battling the persians brown. He does not lay out a point he tries to prove throughout the rest of. The alexander portrayed in this text is a young man of brilliance and inexhaustible ambition. Although written over four hundred years after alexanders death, arrians campaigns of alexander is our best source of knowledge of the man and his deeds.
Overlook press, 2004 paul cartledge is one of the foremost experts on ancient greece. Did he actually set the world in a new groove as has been claimed by some scholars. Campaigns of alexander anabasis complete audiobook 12 hours in english macedonia. His book focuses on alexander s ambition and his military campaigns. Each of the key themes, arranged as chapters, will be presented in. The anabasis of alexander by arrian free ebook project gutenberg. This curiosity still drives some historians to write about alexander s life. Download audiobooks written by alexander institute to your device. Victory in this campaign will etch your name into the pages of history for eternity. Listen to alexander the great audiobook by arrian, narrated by charlton griffin.
Fundamentals linemen references substations metering safety distribution design study guides. Alexander the great age of empires series wiki fandom. He was depicted on the reverse of the greek 100 drachmas coin of 19902001. Speech of alexander the great, from the campaigns of alexander. Ingame campaign description alexander the great is the eighth and last scenario of the glory of greece campaign in age of empires. Biographies of alexander the great books the guardian.
In addition to these five main sources, there is the metz epitome, an anonymous late latin work that narrates alexander s campaigns from hyrcania to india. This study guide consists of approximately 36 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the campaigns of alexander. He and his twin brother jordan are awesome on the court. Alexander books abacilab abebooks ancaster, on, canada. Aug 03, 2009 listen to alexander the great audiobook by paul cartledge. Although written over four hundred years after alexanders death, arrians campaigns of alexander is the most reliable account of the man and his achievements we have. Shortly after taking command of the army, he launched an invasion of the persian empire, and continued his conquests as far south as the. Alexander the great is one of the latest, most updated, and contemporary books on the life of the ancient, macedonian king, who would extend his empire from a little slide of land in greece through persia, egypt, all the way to india, forming the greatest empire the ancient world had ever seen. An amazingly young, amazingly brilliant warrior king conquers. Composed by arrian of nicomedia in the second century ad, the work comprises seven books providing a broadly chronological account of the reign and campaigns of alexander with a particular focus on military matters. Most accounts of alexander the great essentially ignored the reality that he was, in addition to soldier and leader, he was also a religious figure. Arrians campaigns of alexander, widely considered the most authoritative history of the brilliant leaders great conquests, is the latest addition to the acclaimed landmark series. I dont get paid for any of my channels content and it takes a very long time to make audio book videos, i get many messages thanking me for helping the blind. Arrians own experience as a military commander gave him unique insights into the life of.
In a fateful campaign that would cut short the life of the most ambitious warrior in history, alexander led his vast army of madedonians, greeks, persian conscripts and mercenaries from many regions into presentday afghanistan in 330 bc. Alexander the great was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. The campaigns of alexander by arrian overdrive rakuten. Over the last 2, 000 years, ambitious men have dreamed. Alexander the great arrians campaigns of alexander.
Could someone recommend a good book about alexander the great. Alexander the greats life and career are here examined through the major issues surrounding his reign. Alexander the great is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by jacob abbott and his brother. Alexander s behavior was conditioned along certain linesheroism, courage, strength, superstition, bisexuality, intoxication, cruelty. At its height, alexander s empire stretched all the way from modernday italy to the himalayas. Cultural depictions of alexander the great wikipedia. Arrians own experience as a military commander gave him unique insights into the life of the worlds greatest conqueror. Mar 21, 2017 alexander was born into the royal family of macedonia, the kingdom that would soon rule over greece. In the following summary of arrians descriptions of alexander s campaigns i have listed the battles, sieges and skirmishes. Arrians full name is lucius flavius arrianus, aka xenophon, and he comes from a wealthy greek family.
The anabasis which survives complete in seven books is a history of the campaigns of alexander the great, specifically his conquest of the persian empire between. Shaun alexander, of the seattle seahawks, is often referred to as alexander the great. Alexander books was opened by gary and barbara alexander on october 31, 1989. Shortly after taking command of the army, he launched an invasion of the persian empire, and continued his conquests as far south as the deserts of egypt and as far east as the mountains of presentday pakistan and the plains of india. The campaigns of alexander by arrian, paperback barnes. The absolute merit of this book is the excellent set of plates that illustrate each of alexander s major campaigns. After alexander died he had no heir and it created a vacuum that was filled with an historical version of the game of thrones. There have been many attempts in the 2,300 years since alexanders death to tell the epic story of this enigmatic soldier.
Welcome to alexander books where out of print, rare and antiquarian books and ephemera are bought and sold. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. The war for alexander the greats empire by robin waterfield. At twentysix he was the greatest ruler the ancient world had ever seen, but he had already begun to descend into a life of. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. Alexander the great by jacob abbott free at loyal books. Sep 01, 2007 alexander the great contents alexander s childhood and youth beginning of his reign the reaction crossing the hellespont campaign in asia minor defeat of darius the siege of tyre alexander in egypt the great victory the death of darius deterioration of character alexander s end. A former journalist and childrens librarian, alex is now a full time writer in brooklyn. Arrian, the campaigns of alexander, book five arrians anabasis also known as the campaigns of alexander is an intellectual descendent of herodotus, xenophon and thucydides. The return home involves taking the hydaspes river to the indian ocean. In the second half of his reign, he had to find a way to rule his newly conquered countries.
Arrians history of alexanders expedition internet archive. The celebrated macedonian king has been one of the most enduring figures in history. So many modern books on alexander s campaigns only describe the four major battles and perhaps siege of tyre. Each victory left him with an increasing desire for wealth and fame. The five main surviving accounts are by arrian, plutarch, diodorus siculus, quintus curtius rufus, and justin. Alexander takes the longstanding greek conflicts, and brings a new war to persia itself, invading and conquering the greatest power in the ancient world.
It is made up of seven books that detail alexanders campaigns after he is made king upon the death of his father philip ii of macedon. Alexander the great alexander the great audiobook, by norman f. Josh and jordan must come to grips with growing up on and. His death at the age of thirtytwo spelled the end of that unity. His description of alexander s campaigns in the hindu kush reads too much like a documentary on taliban guerrillas and he does. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Arrians anabasis also known as the campaigns of alexander is an. He tells of alexander s violent suppression of the theban rebellion, his defeat of persia and campaigns through egypt and babylon establishing new cities and destroying others in his path. I count roughly 31 significant battles, 25 city sieges, and 21 skirmishes or minor battles. Alexander s father, phillip, had brought greece under the thumb of macedon. Paullina simonss internationally bestselling blockbuster the bronze horseman told the heartsoaring tale of a young russian womans transcendent love affair with a red army soldier during the siege of leningrad in the dark days of world war two. The 9k720 iskander, a russian mobile theater ballistic missile system. About alexander books abacilab terms of sale for alexander books abacilab all prices quoted in us dollars. The author of the campaigns of alexander writes during the second century ad, about four hundred years after the fact.