Event Alexanders Accession, 336 BC

League of Corinth, 337 BC Arrival at Asia Minor, 334 BC Gordian Knot, 334 BC Darius Letter (After Issus), 333 BC

Arrian Alexander was reluctant. We can however see evidence that this was policy (e.g. Theban reaction, unconvincing attempts to blame). Remorse for Thebes replaces blame.

Plutarch Alexander did at as policy and disobeyed his advisors.

Sieges of Tyre and Gaza, 332 BC Foundation of Alexandria, 331 BC

Shrine of Ammon, 331 BC Burning of Persepolis, 330 BC Philotas Conspiracy, 330 BC

Murder of Cleitus and Proskynesis, 328 BC

Callisthenes and the Pages Conspiracy, 327 BC

Mention of the League of Corinth, treatment of Athens, idea of retribution. Focuses on heroic symbolism. Account focuses on Alexanders generosity to the Macedonians. Theory that he may have cut Propaganda seems to be the knot with his sword, suggested. military symbolism. Gives justification for Greek Focuses on pride and war against the Persians. magnanimity the treatment Possibility of forgery. Gives of Darius wife. Darius bartering chips after Gaza. Some attempt to give an Explicit in Alexanders aims innocent aim but quickly (Asiatic seabord) but a focus replaced by strategical on religious imagery. reasons and tactical detail. Suggestion of a policy of Explicit in aims to make fusion between cultures. Alexandria a maritime capital. Prophecy of success of Mention of Homer and a Alexandria (would prosper). detailed prophecy. Direct consequence of Issus. Sceptical about Alexanders Seems to believe that aims propaganda. Alexander was god-like. Account is of an unwise Account is of a regretted policy. mistake and evidence given that mistake was constant with other policies/actions. Gives detail of a trial and does Suggests it was case of not doubt that Philotas was putting two and two together guilty (various irrefutable Philotas arrogance, failure proofs). Justification for to arrange interviews, etc. Parmenio and his prestige. Mentions Amyntas and brothers. Cleitus upset over move Attempts to blame fate and towards Eastern tradition and Cleitus evil genius. Reason Alexanders dismissal of for Cleitus anger is rejection Macedonian/Philips work. of Macedonia and Philip. Gives proskynesis and Callisthenes attitude. Suggests that Callisthenes is Believes it was Callisthenes guilt through association with character that was Hermolaus. Gives Ptolemys responsible. and Aristobulus accounts.

Mutiny of Hyphasis, 326 BC The Gedrosian Desert, 325 BC The Marriages at Susa, 324 BC Mutiny of Opis, 324 BC

Gives speech on continuing and Alexanders aims and Coenus reaction. Precise detail of the march abd the search for docking or shelter for the ships. Approves of the marriages. Orientalism had changed Alexander. Successors had some outstanding personal recommendation, such as good looks. Account of men coming with wreaths as if Alexander was a god. Generally disapproving of extravagant mourning, and forgiving Cleomenes. Medius, Antipater and Aristotle implicated. Detailed obituary of glory, remorse, military excellence and deificiation.

Macedonian courage had been blunted. The series of deceptions Some detail about causes of death. Gives account of Bacchanalian Procession in Carmania.

Mentions Antigenes. Gives account with ballet soldiers.

Exiles Decree, 324 BC Death of Hephaestion, 324 BC Death of Alexander, 323 BC

Not disapproving. States that the doctor was crucified. Iolas, Medius and Aristotle implicated. Goves Olympias reaction towards Iolas. Suggests divinity by describing the pure state of Alexanders body.