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help needed asap!
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:11 pm
by cute_but_evil
hiya, just wondering if anyone could tell me the verse in book 7 (i think) where Arrian says “More often than not Alexander took risks in his battles”
it'd be GREATLY appreciated as I cant seem to find it anywhere and trying to complete my coursework! aaa!
thanks
>_<
Re: help needed asap!
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:23 pm
by marcus
cute_but_evil wrote:hiya, just wondering if anyone could tell me the verse in book 7 (i think) where Arrian says “More often than not Alexander took risks in his battles”
it'd be GREATLY appreciated as I cant seem to find it anywhere and trying to complete my coursework! aaa!
thanks
>_<
A quick look makes me wonder whether you mean VII.28.2-3:
His skill in marshalling, arming and equipping a force, in raising the morale of his troops, filling them with confidence and banishing their fear in danges by his own fearlessness was altogether most admirable. [3] In fact, when what was to be done was clear, he displayed the utmost daring, and whenever he had to snatch a success from the enemy by anticipation, before any one could even apprehend what was to happen, he had a most wonderful ability to strike first.
Not exactly the same as your paraphrase, but best I can manage in the time available.
ATB