Description
Alexander conquered most parts of the Western World, but there is a great deal of controversy over his invasion of India, the least known of his campaigns. In BC 327 Alexander came to India, and tried to cross the Jhelum river for the invasion, but was then confronted by King Porus who ruled an area in what is now the Punjab. According to Indian history he was stopped by Porus at his entry into the country, but most of the world still believes that Alexander won the battle. Fearing the prospect of facing other large armies and exhausted by years of campaigning, Alexander's army mutinied at the Hyphasis River, refusing to march farther east. This river thus marks the easternmost extent of Alexander's conquests.
Twelve papers in this volume examine aspects of Alexander's Indian campaign, the relationship between him and his generals, the potential to use Indian sources, and evidence for the influence of policies of Alexander in neighbouring areas such as Iran and Russia.
About the Author
Claudia Antonetti is Professor of Greek History and Director of the Laboratory for Greek Epigraphy at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She specialises in the study of Greek epigraphy, the history and historiography of north-western Greece, Greek relations with the western Mediterranean and archaic Greek colonisation. Paolo Biagi is Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University, Venice. His research interests are wide-ranging from the palaeolithic to the Neolithic with a special interest in lithic technology, prehistoric and environmental archaeology, and techniques of radiometric dating and he has many years of experience excavating in northern Italy, Sardinia, Slovakia, England, Romania, Western Macedonia, Limnos, Cyprus, Kuwait, Oman, Sindh and Balochistan (Pakistan).
Reviews
The book is one of the most important recent works about Alexander's visit to the east, specifically on his visit to Central Asia and India (and back to the West)... Most certainly, the twelve chapters of this edited volume would benefit academics as well as graduate students focusing on Alexander's Central Eurasian expedition. * Acta Via Serica *
"Central Asian antiquity has become very popular in recent years, despite problems of accessibility to sites, and thanks to some revealing exhibitions of finds. These essays, largely Italian contributions (they also have worked in the area), are welcome..." * Ancient West & East *
Book Information
ISBN 9781785705847
Author Claudia Antonetti
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Oxbow Books
Publisher Oxbow Books
Twelve papers in this volume examine aspects of Alexander's Indian campaign, the relationship between him and his generals, the potential to use Indian sources, and evidence for the influence of policies of Alexander in neighbouring areas such as Iran and Russia.
About the Author
Claudia Antonetti is Professor of Greek History and Director of the Laboratory for Greek Epigraphy at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She specialises in the study of Greek epigraphy, the history and historiography of north-western Greece, Greek relations with the western Mediterranean and archaic Greek colonisation. Paolo Biagi is Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University, Venice. His research interests are wide-ranging from the palaeolithic to the Neolithic with a special interest in lithic technology, prehistoric and environmental archaeology, and techniques of radiometric dating and he has many years of experience excavating in northern Italy, Sardinia, Slovakia, England, Romania, Western Macedonia, Limnos, Cyprus, Kuwait, Oman, Sindh and Balochistan (Pakistan).
Reviews
The book is one of the most important recent works about Alexander's visit to the east, specifically on his visit to Central Asia and India (and back to the West)... Most certainly, the twelve chapters of this edited volume would benefit academics as well as graduate students focusing on Alexander's Central Eurasian expedition. * Acta Via Serica *
"Central Asian antiquity has become very popular in recent years, despite problems of accessibility to sites, and thanks to some revealing exhibitions of finds. These essays, largely Italian contributions (they also have worked in the area), are welcome..." * Ancient West & East *
Book Information
ISBN 9781785705847
Author Claudia Antonetti
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Oxbow Books
Publisher Oxbow Books
