But in the case of Arrian it could be argued that, against his own better judgment perhaps (the ideal of karteria you mention), he did also see some degree of deterioration, some sort of decline, in Alexander from the ideal Greek-style monarch into an excessively despotic, oriental-style ruler.

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The Ottoman room is in updated Turkish style, with deep-red bedspreads, fabrics and oriental carpets.

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The owners have added furniture in the Arts and Crafts style suited to the house's era, and carpets, both contemporary and Oriental.

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