Alexander the Great: Selections From Arrian, Diodorus, Plutarch, and Quintus Curtius

by Arrian; Romm, James S.; Mensch, Pamela; Romm, James S.; Romm, James S.

• ISBN13: 9780872207271
• ISBN10: 0872207277
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-15
• Publisher: Hackett Pub Co Inc

Summary

Comprised of relevant selections from the writings of four ancient historians, this volume provides a complete narrative of the important events in the life of Alexander the Great. The Introduction sets these works in historical context, 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. Includes a timeline, maps, bibliography, glossary, and index.

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
Chronology	xxii
Maps	xxvii
I. Alexander, Prince of Macedonia (356-336 B.C.E.)	1	(16)
a. The youth and upbringing of Alexander	1	(6)
b. The battle of Chaeronea	7	(3)
c. The rift between Philip and Alexander	10	(3)
d. The assassination of Philip	13	(4)
II. Alexander in Europe (Autumn 336-Winter 335 B.C.E.)	17	(16)
a. The northern campaigns	17	(7)
b. The Theban revolt	24	(9)
III. The War with Darius-Phase I (Spring 334-Autumn 332 B.C.E.)	33	(37)
a. The battle of the Granicus	33	(9)
b. The war at sea	42	(6)
c. The battle of Issus	48	(10)
d. The siege of Tyre	58	(12)
IV. The Egyptian Interlude (Autumn 332-Spring 331 B.C.E.)	70	(5)
V. The War with Darius-Phase II (Summer 331-Summer 330 B.C.E.)	75	(19)
a. The battle of Gaugamela	75	(9)
b. The capture of the spoils	84	(4)
c. The pursuit of the King	88	(6)
VI. The Central Asian Campaigns (Summer 330-Spring 327 B.C.E.)	94	(20)
a. The Philotas affair and the killing of Parmenio	94	(3)
b. The capture of Bessus	97	(2)
c. The war with Spitamenes	99	(1)
d. The death of Cleitus	100	(3)
e. The proskynesis crisis	103	(5)
f. The conspiracy of the pages	108	(2)
g. The Sogdian and Chorienian rocks	110	(4)
VII. The Invasion of India (Spring 327-Summer 325 B.C.E.)	114	(35)
a. The capture of Aornos Rock	114	(3)
b. The Nysa revels	117	(3)
c. The war with Porus	120	(12)
d. The Hyphasis mutiny	132	(7)
e. The Indus voyage and the attack on the Malli	139	(5)
f. The Gedrosia march	144	(5)
VIII. The Final Phase (Autumn 325-Spring 323 B.C.E.)	149	(25)
a. The death of Calanus	151	(3)
b. The Susa weddings	154	(3)
c. The mutiny at Opis	157	(7)
d. The death of Hephaestion	164	(2)
e. Alexander's illness and death	166	(8)
Glossary of Names, Places, Peoples, and Military Terms	174	(11)
Bibliographical Note	185	(2)
Index of Proper Names	187