King of the world : the life of Cyrus the Great
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Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2022].
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
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Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2022].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xvi, 255 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Cyrus the Great was a transformational figure: an exceptional leader, general, and visionary. He was also the founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which dominated the world stage from the Mediterranean to the Indus during the sixth through fourth centuries BCE. When Cyrus took the royal title "King of the World" in 539 BCE, it was closer to a literal reality than for any ruler before him in history. Cyrus the Great thus was an object of fascination even in antiquity, well-regarded among several peoples in almost every accounting of his life. This book treats the stories of Cyrus' birth, conquests, and reign through multiple perspectives, grounded in analysis of ancient sources from the Persians, Elamites, Babylonians, Judeans, and Greeks. Cyrus the Great remains a worthy object of attention for the imprint he left on world history, anywhere the ancient Achaemenid Empire touched in antiquity, and its legacy thereafter"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Waters, M. W. (2022). King of the world: the life of Cyrus the Great . Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Waters, Matthew W. 2022. King of the World: The Life of Cyrus the Great. Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Waters, Matthew W. King of the World: The Life of Cyrus the Great Oxford University Press, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Waters, Matthew W. King of the World: The Life of Cyrus the Great Oxford University Press, 2022.
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