Arrian's opinion of Alexander

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Gaby

Arrian's opinion of Alexander

Post by Gaby »

I am in the middle of writting a paper on how clear an insight arrian gives into the development of alexanders aims from the start of the campaign against persia and his death any suggestions for some good quotes.
maciek
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Re: Arrian's opinion of Alexander

Post by maciek »

I think Arrian admired Alexander as almost all of us. And his good opinion was based on the sources which he knew. I belive him far more than some of the modern writers.
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