Bøger af Noah Calvin Hirschy

Artaxerxes III Ochus And His Reign is a historical book written by Noah Calvin Hirschy in 1909. The book focuses on the reign of Artaxerxes III Ochus, who was the king of the Achaemenid Empire from 358 to 338 BCE. Hirschy provides a detailed account of the political and military events that occurred during Artaxerxes III's reign, including his wars with Egypt and Greece.The author also explores the Old Testament sources that discuss the period, such as the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. Hirschy analyzes these sources and provides insights into how they relate to the historical events of the time.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of Artaxerxes III's reign. It begins with a brief overview of the Achaemenid Empire and the circumstances that led to Artaxerxes III's ascension to the throne. The subsequent chapters delve into his military campaigns, his domestic policies, and his relationships with neighboring kingdoms.Hirschy's writing is scholarly and well-researched, making the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, particularly the history of the Achaemenid Empire. The book also sheds light on the historical context of the Old Testament, making it a useful reference for biblical scholars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.