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Cyrus the Great was one of the most influential figures in history- an enlightened ruler and brilliant general who created the Persian Empire, the largest empire known to man to that time. This concise and telling biography is the first for Cyrus and is especially relevant in the 2020 presidential election year.
About the author
Stephen Dando-Collins is the award-winning author of 40 books, including children's novels and biographies. The majority of his works deal with military history ranging from Greek and Roman times to American 19th century history and World War I and World War II. Many of his books have been translated into foreign languages including Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Albanian and Korean. Considered an authority on the legions of ancient Rome, his most recent work on the subject, 2012's Legions of Rome, was the culmination of decades of research into the individual legions of Rome. With all his books, Dando-Collins aims to travel roads that others have not, unearthing new facts and opening new perspectives on often forgotten or overlooked people and aspects of history. Australian-born, he has a background in advertising, marketing and market research.
Summary
Cyrus the Great was one of the most influential figures in history– an enlightened ruler and brilliant general who created the Persian Empire, the largest empire known to man to that time. This concise and telling biography is the first for Cyrus and is especially relevant in the 2020 presidential election year.
Foreword
Caligula featured in The Chicago Tribune, Real Clear History, History News Network, Classical Wisdom Weekly, Ancient Origins, and All that’s Interesting.
Caligula received blurbs from NYT Bestselling author Margaret George, Prof Lee Frantantuono (author of Caligula: An Unexpected General), former FORBES journalist Ralph Benko , Manda Scott (former president of the Historical Writers Assoc of the UK)
