Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies (Nov 2011)
Conversations in History: Arrian and Herodotus, Parmenio and Alexander
Abstract
Arrian’s account of Parmenio’s warning to Alexander at Persepolis is meant not only to evoke Herodotus’ account of Croesus and Cyrus, but also to critique Herodotus’ notion of endless reciprocity in history.