Arrian: The Ancient Biographer Who Preserved Alexander's Legacy
The article examines Arrian, the Greek historian and biographer who is considered one of the most important sources for the life of Alexander the Great. More than 2,300 years after Alexander's death, Arrian's written work preserves the memory of the famous conqueror, as he documented his deeds for posterity. The article honors Arrian's significant role in historiography and his legacy for our present-day understanding of one of antiquity's most influential figures.