Cyrus the Great

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Epic and Legendary Leaders

Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends

Summary

Cyrus the Great is a captivating historical fiction novel that weaves together the legendary rise of the founder of the Persian Empire. The book vividly explores Cyrus's strategic brilliance, his quest for unification, and the cultural tapestry of ancient Persia, all while capturing the spirit of leadership and vision that defined his reign. Discover how Cyrus's innovative approach to rule and his enduring legacy shaped the ancient world.
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You might enjoy this captivating historical fiction if you're intrigued by stories of ancient empires and legendary conquest. It offers a fascinating exploration of a prominent historical figure whose innovative leadership and expansive vision shaped history. Suitable for readers who appreciate a blend of history, drama, and compelling character portrayals.

Cyrus the Great

Cyrus the Great created the first Persian Empire in the 500s BCE. He conquered all major civilizations in his region and his influence reached from the Balkans in the West to the Indus river in the East. Latest title in the new series created for the modern reader to introduce the heroes, cultures, myths and religions of former times.

Cyrus the Great created the first Persian Empire and remains one of the world's most impressive rulers and military campaigners.

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Cyrus the Great created the first Persian Empire and remains one of the world's most impressive rulers and military campaigners.

Cyrus the Great established the first Persian Empire in the 500s BCE, solidifying his status as one of the greatest founders of empire and order. He successfully conquered all major civilisations in his region, with his influence extending from the Balkans in the West to the Indus river in the East.

His brilliant campaigns brought immense wealth and grandeur to his homeland, earning him a reputation for military leadership that endures through the ages.

10 illustrations

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839649950

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree 451

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 10 Line drawings, black and white

Contributors:

Edited by J.K. Jackson
Introduction by Ian Macgregor Morris

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 256

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends

About the Author

Ian Macgregor Morris (Editing and Introduction) is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salzburg, and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Netherlands Institute for the Near East at the University of Leiden. He has published extensively on Achaemenid Persia, Sparta, early modern political culture and the classical tradition. He is currently working on a study of the Persian king Xerxes, and is editing Brill’s Companion to the Spartan Tradition; and recently served as consultant and primary contributor on Finding Sparta's 300 (Unearthed, Season 5, Ep. 06: Discovery Science Channel).

Jackson is General Editor of The World's Greatest Myths and Legends series, with titles including 'Myths of Babylon', 'Indian Myth', 'Egyptian Myth', 'Norse Myth' and 'Polynesian Island Myth'. He is editor of 'Myths and Legends' and foreword writer for 'Celtic Myths and Tales'. Other related work includes articles on the Philosophy of Time, 'Macbeth, A Gothic Chaos' and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.