Alexander In India: A Portion Of The History Of Quintus Curtius (1879)

Alexander in India: A Portion of the History of Quintus Curtius is a historical book written by W. E. Heitland in 1879. The book is a detailed account of Alexander the Great's conquest of India, as recorded by Roman historian Quintus Curtius. Heitland provides a comprehensive analysis of Curtius' work, highlighting the accuracy and reliability of his account. The book covers Alexander's journey through Persia and into India, including his battles with King Porus and the Indian army. Heitland also delves into the political and social context of Alexander's conquest, examining the cultural differences between the Greeks and Indians. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, particularly the life and achievements of Alexander the Great.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.