Publisher's Synopsis
Anabasis Alexandri Book VIII is a historical account of Alexander the Great's military campaigns and conquests, written by the ancient Greek historian Arrian. This particular book covers the period from 326-325 BC, during which Alexander led his army through the Hindu Kush mountains and into the Indus River valley in India. The book is divided into 10 chapters, each detailing a different aspect of Alexander's campaign. It begins with his crossing of the Hindu Kush and his encounters with various tribes and kingdoms along the way. The narrative then shifts to Alexander's arrival in the Punjab region, where he fought a series of battles against the powerful Indian king Porus.Arrian provides vivid descriptions of the battles, including the tactics used by both sides and the various strategies employed by Alexander to gain the upper hand. He also includes details about the geography and culture of the region, as well as the political and social structures of the Indian kingdoms.Throughout the book, Arrian portrays Alexander as a brilliant military strategist and leader, who was able to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to achieve his goals. He also highlights the loyalty and bravery of Alexander's soldiers, who were willing to follow him to the ends of the earth.Overall, Anabasis Alexandri Book VIII is a fascinating and detailed account of one of the most remarkable military campaigns in history, and a testament to the enduring legacy of Alexander the Great.Giving his right hand to Nearchus and leading him aside from the Companions and the bodyguard, for a long time he wept; but at length recovering himself he said: 'That you come back safe to us, and Archias here, the entire disaster is tempered to me; but how perished the fleet and the force?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.
