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Cyrus the Great: The Enthralling Life of the Father of the Persian Empire
Cyrus the Great was a humanitarian, a diplomat, a military strategist, and a ruler of the largest empire the world had ever seen up to that point.
Cyrus the Great was a remarkable man who became a legend in his own lifetime. The greatest testament to his good character and great achievements came to us via Persia’s the Greeks. It is said he served as an inspiration to Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. Cyrus gained such hero status that his heritage was still claimed by the last shahs of Iran in the 20th century CE.
His policies included freedom of religion, equality of wages, and freedom of speech. His cultural and societal activities set in motion what we know today as human rights. The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America incorporates the major points Cyrus II of Persia focused on during his reign.
In this book, we delve into facts and mythology regarding his birth, his ascension to the throne, and how he built the largest empire of his time.
How do events from over two and a half millennia ago influence the current world we live in? As you read about the life and environment of Cyrus the Great, you may be tempted to compare modern rulers with this ruler who lived more than 2,500 years ago.
In this book, you will discover more about the life of Cyrus the both as a monarch and as a man.A dip into the milieu of cultures, influences, and worldviews of Cyrus’s timeCyrus’s multi-faceted Achaemenid EmpireMythology and religions of the eraHow Cyrus achieved harmony between conquerors and conqueredThe fall of the splendid city of BabylonA unique artifact that ties in with modern-day human rightsCyrus the Great’s legacyAnd so much more!
Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about Cyrus the Great!
Cyrus the Great was a remarkable man who became a legend in his own lifetime. The greatest testament to his good character and great achievements came to us via Persia’s the Greeks. It is said he served as an inspiration to Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. Cyrus gained such hero status that his heritage was still claimed by the last shahs of Iran in the 20th century CE.
His policies included freedom of religion, equality of wages, and freedom of speech. His cultural and societal activities set in motion what we know today as human rights. The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America incorporates the major points Cyrus II of Persia focused on during his reign.
In this book, we delve into facts and mythology regarding his birth, his ascension to the throne, and how he built the largest empire of his time.
How do events from over two and a half millennia ago influence the current world we live in? As you read about the life and environment of Cyrus the Great, you may be tempted to compare modern rulers with this ruler who lived more than 2,500 years ago.
In this book, you will discover more about the life of Cyrus the both as a monarch and as a man.A dip into the milieu of cultures, influences, and worldviews of Cyrus’s timeCyrus’s multi-faceted Achaemenid EmpireMythology and religions of the eraHow Cyrus achieved harmony between conquerors and conqueredThe fall of the splendid city of BabylonA unique artifact that ties in with modern-day human rightsCyrus the Great’s legacyAnd so much more!
Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about Cyrus the Great!
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133 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 22, 2022
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July 8, 2024
Cyrus II of Persia (d.530BC) founded one of the largest empires of antiquity. Eventually coming to be known as the Persian empire it stretched from India to Greece.
What is particularly significant about Cyrus is that he seems to have been unusually ‘modern’ in his outlook and thinking. When he conquered people’s he largely left them free to organise themselves in cultural and religious matters. He is even thought to have made financial contributions to help the Jews rebuild their temple after its destruction by the Babylonians.
Although he allowed slavery he had very strict rules about how slaves should be treated. And in his empire women achieved some of the greatest extents of their powers. Women could travel and trade, and hold property. They were largely free to determine their own employment, even serving in armies and guard units.
But, no matter how enlightened he was in some respects, Cyrus followed the military thinking of his era. He is thought to have died (or been severely wounded) in a war of conquest.
This is a clear and readable account of Cyrus, which achieves a good balance between historical narration and commentary. It was also a little repetitive in places, reminding us several times, for example, that Cyrus narrowly escaped execution as a baby. A little tighter editing could have removed that kind of duplication.
What is particularly significant about Cyrus is that he seems to have been unusually ‘modern’ in his outlook and thinking. When he conquered people’s he largely left them free to organise themselves in cultural and religious matters. He is even thought to have made financial contributions to help the Jews rebuild their temple after its destruction by the Babylonians.
Although he allowed slavery he had very strict rules about how slaves should be treated. And in his empire women achieved some of the greatest extents of their powers. Women could travel and trade, and hold property. They were largely free to determine their own employment, even serving in armies and guard units.
But, no matter how enlightened he was in some respects, Cyrus followed the military thinking of his era. He is thought to have died (or been severely wounded) in a war of conquest.
This is a clear and readable account of Cyrus, which achieves a good balance between historical narration and commentary. It was also a little repetitive in places, reminding us several times, for example, that Cyrus narrowly escaped execution as a baby. A little tighter editing could have removed that kind of duplication.
August 6, 2024
I listened to the audiobook version of this book. There is certainly a lot of information included, but the story seemed to jump around to me. I think I would have been better with a print version of this particular book.
This is a very informative book, with histories from the entire Middle East region. I may revisit this book in a printed format another time so that I can better keep track of the various names and places.
This is a very informative book, with histories from the entire Middle East region. I may revisit this book in a printed format another time so that I can better keep track of the various names and places.
October 6, 2023
Sin duda Ciro el grande!! Un rey que creció entre siervos hijo de pastores para después descubrir que era hijo del rey. Alejandro el Magno y Julio César se inspiraron en Ciro. Rey y conquistador que respetó todas las etnias y religiones. Padre de su pueblo. Sin duda alguien en quien se deberían de inspirar para hacer películas y documentales. Fascinante
April 21, 2023
Beginning of Persian Empire
Good account of Cyrus the Great's life. If true, this was a man who was before his time. His ideas of religious freedom and equality resonates today. Muslim Iran would be considered a threat to Chris's tolerant policies. Death to Islam!!!!!!!
Good account of Cyrus the Great's life. If true, this was a man who was before his time. His ideas of religious freedom and equality resonates today. Muslim Iran would be considered a threat to Chris's tolerant policies. Death to Islam!!!!!!!
February 1, 2024
Buena introducción a la vida de uno de los gobernantes más prominentes de la historia, considero que deja mucho que desear sobre datos más profundos de la historia del personaje principal, sin embargo la historia es tan buena y te presenta como alternativa leer la Ciropedia para profundizar.
January 23, 2023
What terrible writing!
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