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Arrian - The Campaigns of Alexander - The Folio Society - 2013
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Arrian - The Campaigns of Alexander - The Folio Society - 2013

Arrian – The Campaigns of Alexander (Folio Society, 2012) This striking Folio Society edition presents Arrian’s The Campaigns of Alexander, a vivid and authoritative account of Alexander the Great’s extraordinary conquests. Bound in rich orange cloth blocked with a bold geometric spear motif, the volume comes housed in a sturdy grey slipcase. Illustrated throughout with colour plates, it captures both the drama and grandeur of Alexander’s campaigns. Content Aubrey de Sélincourt’s acclaimed translation brings Arrian’s narrative to life, detailing Alexander’s rise, his legendary battles, and the relentless drive of his army. With an introduction and notes by J.R. Hamilton and a preface by Annabel Lyon, this edition situates Arrian’s work within the broader tradition of ancient historiography. The text is supplemented with appendices on the Companion Cavalry and a chronology of the expedition. Features • Publisher: The Folio Society, London (2012) • Translator: Aubrey de Sélincourt • Introduction & Notes: J.R. Hamilton • Preface: Annabel Lyon • Bound in orange cloth, blocked with a design by Joe McLaren • Grey slipcase • Illustrated with maps by Reginald Piggott and colour plates Condition The book is in excellent, clean condition with bright pages and strong binding. Slipcase shows only very light shelf wear. A well-preserved copy. Shipping Securely packed and shipped with tracking number.

No. 97725147

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Arrian - The Campaigns of Alexander - The Folio Society - 2013

Arrian - The Campaigns of Alexander - The Folio Society - 2013

Arrian – The Campaigns of Alexander (Folio Society, 2012)

This striking Folio Society edition presents Arrian’s The Campaigns of Alexander, a vivid and authoritative account of Alexander the Great’s extraordinary conquests. Bound in rich orange cloth blocked with a bold geometric spear motif, the volume comes housed in a sturdy grey slipcase. Illustrated throughout with colour plates, it captures both the drama and grandeur of Alexander’s campaigns.

Content
Aubrey de Sélincourt’s acclaimed translation brings Arrian’s narrative to life, detailing Alexander’s rise, his legendary battles, and the relentless drive of his army. With an introduction and notes by J.R. Hamilton and a preface by Annabel Lyon, this edition situates Arrian’s work within the broader tradition of ancient historiography. The text is supplemented with appendices on the Companion Cavalry and a chronology of the expedition.

Features
• Publisher: The Folio Society, London (2012)
• Translator: Aubrey de Sélincourt
• Introduction & Notes: J.R. Hamilton
• Preface: Annabel Lyon
• Bound in orange cloth, blocked with a design by Joe McLaren
• Grey slipcase
• Illustrated with maps by Reginald Piggott and colour plates

Condition
The book is in excellent, clean condition with bright pages and strong binding. Slipcase shows only very light shelf wear. A well-preserved copy.

Shipping
Securely packed and shipped with tracking number.

Final bid
€ 59
Sebastian Hau
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Estimate  € 150 - € 180

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