The Anabasis of Alexander
- Approximate level
- B2
- Length
- 148,922 words
- Reading time
- 12 h 25 min
- Chapters
- 205
- Language
- English
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2014
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This historical account details the military campaigns of Alexander the Great. Written in the late nineteenth century, the language reflects a formal and academic style typical of that era. You will encounter specific terminology related to ancient geography, politics, and warfare. The sentences are often long and complex, requiring careful attention to follow the sequence of events. This text is suitable for readers who want to practice formal English prose while learning about the expansion of the Macedonian Empire.
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Subjects
- Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C.
- Iran -- History -- To 640
- India -- History -- To 324 B.C.
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