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Arrian

Arrian (known as Flavius Arrianus in Latin) was a historian and philosopher from Nicomedia in Bithynia, who lived in the 2nd century.

His works included:

  • Anabasis - seven books about Alexander the Great
  • Indica - a supplement to the Anabasis describing India and the voyage of Nearchus leading the Greek fleet on the return from India.



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