Major Battles Of Alexander's Asian Campaign

Major Battles Of Alexander's Asian Campaign is a historical book written by Arrian, which provides a detailed account of the major battles fought by Alexander the Great during his conquest of Asia. The book covers the period from 334 BC to 323 BC, which was a time of great military expansion and conquest for Alexander. The book begins with an introduction to the life and achievements of Alexander the Great, followed by a detailed account of his campaigns in Asia. It covers the major battles fought by Alexander, including the Battle of Granicus, the Battle of Issus, the Siege of Tyre, the Battle of Gaugamela, and the Battle of Hydaspes. The author provides a vivid description of the tactics used by Alexander and his army, as well as the strategies employed by his adversaries. The book also includes maps and diagrams to help readers visualize the battles and understand the terrain. In addition to the military aspects, the book also delves into the political and cultural implications of Alexander's conquests, including his interactions with the local populations and the impact of his campaigns on the region. Overall, Major Battles Of Alexander's Asian Campaign is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant military campaigns in history, making it an essential read for anyone interested in ancient history or military strategy.The remaining multitude of Darius's light-armed and heavy-armed infantry was marshalled by nations to an unserviceable depth and placed behind the Grecian mercenaries and the Persian army arranged in phalanx. The whole of the army with Darius was said to number about 600,000 fighting men.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.