The Anabasis of Alexander

A chronological military history recounts the campaigns of Alexander the Great from his consolidation of power through successive sieges, pitched battles, and eastern conquests. It narrates key engagements, logistical movements, and political dealings—sieges of coastal cities, decisive battles against Persian forces, the occupation of Egypt and foundation of Alexandria, and campaigns across Central Asian regions—while also recording internal conflicts, executions, mutinies, and diplomatic exchanges. The text combines tactical description, geographic and ethnographic detail, and authorial commentary to present a systematic account of warfare, leadership decisions, and their consequences across a sweeping imperial advance.