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A carefully edited collection of ancient accounts, this volume gathers the surviving fragments of Arrian, Curtius, Diodorus, Plutarch and Justin that recount Alexander’s bold push into the lands of Afghanistan, the Punjab, Sindh, Gedrosia and Karmania. The translations are paired with helpful notes, clear maps and a glossary of unfamiliar terms, allowing readers to follow the march of the Macedonian army as it meets the rugged terrain and the peoples of the Indian sub‑continent for the first time.
The narrative captures the clash of cultures, the strategic challenges of crossing mighty rivers, and the early negotiations with local rulers that set the stage for the legendary campaigns. Designed for both scholars and curious listeners, the book balances rigorous scholarship with an engaging storytelling style, making the ancient world feel vivid and accessible without venturing beyond the opening phase of Alexander’s Indian expedition.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (828K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: Archibald Constable and Company, 1896.
Credits
Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2021-09-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1825–1913
A Scottish classicist and educator, he is best remembered for making ancient Greek and Roman accounts of India accessible to modern readers. His books on Megasthenes, Ptolemy, Arrian, and other classical writers helped shape English-language understanding of early Indian history.
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