The Madness of Cambyses

Name: The Madness of Cambyses
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141398778
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By Herodotus

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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The Madness of Cambyses by Herodotus explores the tumultuous reign of Cambyses II, a Persian king with a notorious reputation for erratic behaviour and despotic rule. Through a blend of historical narrative and anecdotal accounts, the book delves into his military campaigns, particularly his conquest of Egypt, unravelling how his actions impacted the Persian Empire and its relations with the surrounding world. The narrative offers insights into the complexities of leadership and the consequences of absolute power.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the fascinating intricacies of ancient history and are intrigued by tales of power, ambition, and the complexities of leadership. It offers a detailed account of the Persian Empire and the reign of its infamous ruler, providing a rich tapestry of historical events and cultural insights that will captivate history enthusiasts.

The Madness of Cambyses

Tells the story of the great and mad Cambyses, King of Persia. This title take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe.

Weaving factual account with colourful myth, the 'father of history' tells of the psychotic Persian king - and his fateful death.

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Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary

'Do you see your son, standing over there, in the antechamber? Well, I am going to shoot him.'

The story of the great and mad Cambyses, King of Persia, told by part-historian, part-mythmaker Herodotus of Halicarnassus.

Introducing Little Black Classics - 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.