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Achaemenid Empire: First Persian Empire Founded by Cyrus the Great (The History and Legacy of the Ancient Greeks' Most Famous Enemy)
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The Achaemenid Empire is one that has almost been forgotten; there are limited records from this period of time, in fact, most of what is known about this mighty empire is learned from the records of its enemies. The fact that these records still pay tribute to the empire and in particularly the founding figure; Cyrus the Great, shows the respect that this empire gained. The Achaemenid Empire is also considered to be the first Persian Empire; much of this massive empire was created within a thirty year time period: it was made possible through tactical military strategies which worked alongsid...
The Achaemenid Empire is one that has almost been forgotten; there are limited records from this period of time, in fact, most of what is known about this mighty empire is learned from the records of its enemies. The fact that these records still pay tribute to the empire and in particularly the founding figure; Cyrus the Great, shows the respect that this empire gained. The Achaemenid Empire is also considered to be the first Persian Empire; much of this massive empire was created within a thirty year time period: it was made possible through tactical military strategies which worked alongside Cyrus's ability to win over the hearts and minds of the people. This book, you will:Discover how the Achaemenid Empire got its start, as well as the conditions that allowed their culture to grow and prosper Learn how Cyrus the Great came to power and the remarkable ways in which he and his successors ruled the empire Get insights into the Achaemenid style of warfare, including rituals, strategies and tactics they used to conquer their foes as well as how they protected themselves against intruders Learn about the roles and obligations of the people, who and how they worshipped, including their beliefs And much, much more! One of the most famous rulers in history because he led the Second Persian War against the Greeks That war was a veritable clash of civilizations, and had the Persians triumphed, Classical Athens would have been snuffed out and Greece would never have formed the backbone of Roman and Western culture. This book looks at the lives of the Persian rulers who brought the empire to the peak of its power.