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What is a major strength of using literary sources like Arrian and Plutarch?

Definition

They provide detailed narratives and insights into Alexander's intentions and character

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What is a significant weakness of the literary sources provided in the course?

Definition

They were all written centuries after the events they describe

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What is a primary strength of archaeological sources like the Babylonian Diary?

Definition

They are often contemporary (produced at the time) and provide a non-Greek perspective