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The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by Arrian, Q. Curtius, Diodoros, Plutarch and Justin: Being Translations of such portions of the Works of these and other Classical Authors as describe Alexander's Campaigns in Afghanistan, the Panjâb, Sindh, Gedrosia and Karmania

By John Watson McCrindle

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Travel back in time to witness the clash of civilizations as Alexander the Great's ambition leads him to invade India, forever changing the course of history.

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2021-09-27
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"The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by Arrian, Q. Curtius, Diodôros, Plutarch, Justin, and other classical authors" by J.W. M'Crindle is a historical work that pieces together accounts from ancient historians about Alexander the Great's military campaign in India. The book gives a complete view of this major historical event by putting together translations from historians like Arrian and Curtius, along with maps and artwork to help readers understand the context and strategies of Alexander's invasion, as well as his meetings with Indian kings, to show how this event changed what the West knew about India.

About the Author

John Watson McCrindle was a Scottish classical philologist and educator who wrote several major works on references to India in ancient classical writings.

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