Books Arrian the Historian

This book examines the works of Arrian, a prominent historian of the Roman Empire, focusing on how he theorized the past and defined Greek cultural identity through his historical writings, particularly his well-known history of Alexander the Great. Daniel W. Leon analyzes Arrian's methodical approach to history and his concept of historical progress, demonstrating how Arrian used historical knowledge to impart moral and political lessons relevant to his own time and establish a continuous line of human