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| − | '''Arrian''' or '''Arrian of Nicomedia''' (c.87-after 145 A.D.) was a [[Greek]]-born [[Roman]] [[historian]] | + | '''Arrian''' or '''Arrian of Nicomedia''' (c.87-after 145 A.D.) was a [[Greek]]-born [[Roman]] [[historian]]. His work ''Anabasis of Alexander'' "is widely regarded as the most important historical source" on the military actions of [[Alexander the Great]].<ref>The Complete Works of Arrian, translated by Robison, E. Iliff, ''Anabasis of Alexander'', Preference, Delphi Classics, 2014</ref> It is also evident in his writ that Arrian tried hard to imitate the style of [[Xenophon]].<ref>The Complete Works of Arrian, translated by Robison, E. Iliff, ''Anabasis of Alexander'', Preference, Delphi Classics, 2014</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 20:47, December 12, 2020
Arrian or Arrian of Nicomedia (c.87-after 145 A.D.) was a Greek-born Roman historian. His work Anabasis of Alexander "is widely regarded as the most important historical source" on the military actions of Alexander the Great.[1] It is also evident in his writ that Arrian tried hard to imitate the style of Xenophon.[2]