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From Cyrus To Alexander
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Author : Pierre Briant
language : en
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Release Date : 2002-01-01
From Cyrus To Alexander written by Pierre Briant and has been published by Eisenbrauns this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with Ancient World categories.
Around 550 B.C.E. the Persian people--who were previously practically unknown in the annals of history--emerged from their base in southern Iran (Fars) and engaged in a monumental adventure that, under the leadership of Cyrus the Great and his successors, culminated in the creation of an immense Empire that stretched from central Asia to Upper Egypt, from the Indus to the Danube. The Persian (or Achaemenid, named for its reigning dynasty) Empire assimilated an astonishing diversity of lands, peoples, languages, and cultures. This conquest of Near Eastern lands completely altered the history of the world: for the first time, a monolithic State as vast as the future Roman Empire arose, expanded, and matured in the course of more than two centuries (530-330) and endured until the death of Alexander the Great (323), who from a geopolitical perspective was "the last of the Achaemenids." Even today, the remains of the Empire-the terraces, palaces, reliefs, paintings, and enameled bricks of Pasargadae, Persepolis, and Susa; the impressive royal tombs of Naqsh-i Rustam; the monumental statue of Darius the Great-serve to remind visitors of the power and unprecedented luxury of the Great Kings and their loyal courtiers (the "Faithful Ones"). Though long eclipsed and overshadowed by the towering prestige of the "ancient Orient" and "eternal Greece," Achaemenid history has emerged into fresh light during the last two decades. Freed from the tattered rags of "Oriental decadence" and "Asiatic stagnation," research has also benefited from a continually growing number of discoveries that have provided important new evidence-including texts, as well as archaeological, numismatic, and iconographic artifacts. The evidence that this book assembles is voluminous and diverse: the citations of ancient documents and of the archaeological evidence permit the reader to follow the author in his role as a historian who, across space and time, attempts to understand how such an Empire emerged, developed, and faded. Though firmly grounded in the evidence, the author's discussions do not avoid persistent questions and regularly engages divergent interpretations and alternative hypotheses. This book is without precedent or equivalent, and also offers an exhaustive bibliography and thorough indexes. The French publication of this magisterial work in 1996 was acclaimed in newspapers and literary journals. Now Histoire de l'Empire Perse: De Cyrus a Alexandre is translated in its entirety in a revised edition, with the author himself reviewing the translation, correcting the original edition, and adding new documentation. Pierre Briant, Chaire Histoire et civilisation du monde achémenide et de l'empire d'Alexandre, Collège de France, is a specialist in the history of the Near East during the era of the Persian Empire and the conquests of Alexander. He is the author of numerous books. Peter T. Daniels, the translator, is an independent scholar, editor, and translator who studied at Cornell University and the University of Chicago. He lives and works in New York City.
Legend Of Cyrus
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Author : Revera Love
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2013
Legend Of Cyrus written by Revera Love and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Fiction categories.
"What is that?" Cyrus dared to ask. "The Darkness." They answered together without looking away. "Why is it...? I mean... WHAT is it?" Beta turned tired eyes to the little female. "This is where you were born. Among wolves that have forgotten to be grateful." Alpha spoke now. "They break every code and every sacred tradition is lost." "They are lost..." The entire world seemed to whisper. Cold fear trembled down Cyrus's back. "Can they be helped." "Only when a star bleeds in two worlds will there be peace...."
Cyrus The Great
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-08-10
Cyrus The Great written by Jacob Abbott and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-10 with Fiction categories.
The following book is a biography and historical analysis of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian empire. Under his rule, the empire embraced all of the previous civilized states of the ancient Near East, expanded vastly and eventually conquered most of Western Asia and much of Central Asia. The reign of Cyrus lasted about thirty years; his empire took root with his conquest of the Median Empire followed by the Lydian Empire and eventually the Neo-Babylonian Empire. He also led an expedition into Central Asia, which resulted in major campaigns that were described as having brought "into subjection every nation without exception". Cyrus is well-known for having respected the customs and religions of the lands he conquered. He was important in developing the system of a central administration at Pasargadae governing satraps in the empire's border regions, which worked very effectively and profitably for both rulers and subjects.
Cyrus The Great
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Author : Harold Lamb
language : en
Publisher: Rare Treasure Editions
Release Date : 2024-04-09T00:00:00Z
Cyrus The Great written by Harold Lamb and has been published by Rare Treasure Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-09T00:00:00Z with Fiction categories.
A dramatic retelling of the life of the tough and bellicose sixth-century King of Persia, Cyrus the Great.
Cyrus The Great The Conqueror Who Founded The First Persian Empire
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Author : History Titans
language : en
Publisher: Creek Ridge Publishing
Release Date : 2021-08-28
Cyrus The Great The Conqueror Who Founded The First Persian Empire written by History Titans and has been published by Creek Ridge Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-28 with History categories.
The Greeks called him Cyrus, the Elder, due to his magnanimous efforts to bring the Middle East together and establish a solid administration and bureaucracy. To this day, he still inspires us thanks to his tolerance and eloquent ruling. He was a pioneer of human rights and laid out rules that spearheaded freedom and equality. Cyrus was recognized as a polytheist who favored worshipping many gods at a time. He turned from one god to another, according to his agenda and circumstances. He prayed to a god who could fulfill his desire and lead him to victory, which was noted during his rule in Babylonia. The former Babylonian ruler did not allow his people to worship their god and imposed hard labor, making life unbearable for thousands, but when Cyrus overtook the throne, he allowed Babylonia's people to follow their religion and worship their god, which increased their trust and admiration in Cyrus.
I Am Cyrus
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Author : Alexander Jovy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
I Am Cyrus written by Alexander Jovy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Cyrus categories.
I am Cyrus is a powerful, intensely vivid and beautifully-written novel which dramatises the life, conquests and passions of Cyrus the Great, the heroic leader of the world's first great empire: the Persian Empire.
History Of Cyrus The Great
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1857
History Of Cyrus The Great written by Jacob Abbott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1857 with Iran categories.
Cyrus The Great
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-11-23
Cyrus The Great written by Jacob Abbott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-23 with categories.
When Cyrus burst onto the pages of history in 559 B.C., Persia was but a vassal state crushed beneath the heel of the mighty Median Empire. Yet where others saw only subjugation, Cyrus envisaged an independent Persia stretching across continents. At the head of a rebel army, he fulfilled this vision by toppling his Median overlords in a bloodless coup. To the delight of many, Cyrus the conqueror soon proved to be Cyrus the liberator. Rather than enslave defeated peoples as tyrants, he freed local populations to worship their own gods and practice their customs under Persian protection. This sent a shockwave across the Ancient East - and unleashed a loyalty that enabled Cyrus to overrun the civilizations of Lydia and Babylon with startling ease. Within years, the young rebel controlled an empire spanning from the Aegean to the Indus - the largest the world had seen. Yet Cyrus spurned the title of dictator to craft a model of tolerant governance that earned him the moniker father to all his people, Greek and Persian alike. Unfortunately, Cyrus fell in battle on one of the furthest borders of his realm, in a campaign foreshadowing that other conqueror, Alexander, who wept at Cyrus's tomb centuries later. This great king was also mentioned in the Bible as the "anointed one" who would free the Jewish people from captivity. Today, the name of Cyrus continues to echo through Persian history as one that earned power by uniting peoples.
Cyrus The Great
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Author : Lynette Mitchell
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-06-30
Cyrus The Great written by Lynette Mitchell and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-30 with History categories.
Cyrus the Great was a celebrity of the ancient world, the founder of one of the first world empires in the ancient Near East, whose life and deeds were celebrated through the many stories told about him, then and for millennia. This book offers an analysis of these stories, locating them within the rich storytelling cultures of the ancient Mediterranean and the Near East. Although there are few fixed points in Cyrus’ career, it is possible to see through these narratives the way his kingship developed so he became not just the instrument of the gods, but also their companion. Mitchell explores what these stories reveal about the different societies and cultures who engaged with the mythology surrounding Cyrus in order to examine their own conceptions of great men, leadership, kingship, and power. Such was his celebrity in antiquity that the stories about his kingship have remained influential over the course of two and a half thousand years into the modern era. Cyrus the Great: A Biography of Kingship is of interest to students and scholars studying the Achaemenids and ancient kingship, particularly as it is depicted in the literary and historical traditions of the ancient Near East, as well as those working on the Near Eastern world more generally. Scholars of Greek history in this period will also find much to interest them.
Xenophon S Cyrus The Great
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Author : Xenophon
language : en
Publisher: Truman Talley Books
Release Date : 2007-04-01
Xenophon S Cyrus The Great written by Xenophon and has been published by Truman Talley Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-01 with History categories.
In 1906, a stilted English translation of Xenophon of Athens' story about Cyrus the Great's military campaigns was published. Now, a century later, a much more accessible edition of one of history's most extraordinary and successful leaders is emerging. Among his many achievements, this great leader of wisdom and virtue founded and extended the Persian Empire; conquered Babylon; freed 40,000 Jews from captivity; wrote mankind's first human rights charter; and ruled over those he had conquered with respect and benevolence. According to historian Will Durant, Cyrus the Great's military enemies knew that he was lenient, and they did not fight him with that desperate courage which men show when their only choice is "to kill or die." As a result the Iranians regarded him as "The Father," the Babylonians as "The Liberator," the Greeks as the "Law-Giver," and the Jews as the "Anointed of the Lord." By freshening the voice, style and diction of Cyrus, Larry Hedrick has created a more contemporary Cyrus. A new generation of readers, including business executives and managers, military officers, and government officials, can now learn about and benefit from Cyrus the Great's extraordinary achievements, which exceeded all other leaders' throughout antiquity.