Getae

The Getae then packed as many of their women and children as they could carry on horses and rode for the endless grasslands to the north.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Among those nations who lived along its banks were Celts, Germans, Dacians, Scythians, and Thracians, including the Getae on the northern bank opposite Alexander.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

On the northern banks were the warriors of the Getae, many thousands strong, taunting the Macedonian soldiers they knew could never reach them.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

As a keen student of the Greek historian Herodotus, Alexander knew that the Getae were unusual in the ancient world for their belief in a single god and the happy immortality of the soul.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Alexander then ordered his men to advance silently toward the Getae camp.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

He had no desire to chase the Getae refugees farther because his point had been made.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Among those nations who lived along its banks were Celts, Germans, Dacians, Scythians, and Thracians, including the Getae on the northern bank opposite Alexander.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

As a keen student of the Greek historian Herodotus, Alexander knew that the Getae were unusual in the ancient world for their belief in a single god and the happy immortality of the soul.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

The Getae then packed as many of their women and children as they could carry on horses and rode for the endless grasslands to the north.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

When they emerged onto untilled ground in front of the Getae camp, Alexander led the cavalry on the right wing while Nicanor, another son of Parmenion, commanded the infantry.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011