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The Campaigns of Alexander
by Arrian
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Arrian’s Campaigns of Alexander is one of the most important ancient sources for Alexander’s campaigns from Macedon and Asia Minor to Egypt, Persia, Central Asia and India. It covers the Granicus, Issus, the siege of Tyre, Gaugamela, the pursuit of Darius III, campaigns in Bactria and Sogdiana, and the Indian campaign including the Hydaspes. The book is valuable for readers wanting campaign sequence, places, battles, command decisions and the ancient tradition around Alexander’s leadership.