The Histories of Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great

The Histories of Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great is a book written by Jacob Abbott that tells the stories of two of the world's most famous conquerors. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the life and achievements of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Empire. Abbott explores Cyrus' early life, his ascent to power, and his military campaigns, including his conquest of Babylon. The second part of the book focuses on Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king who conquered much of the known world in the 4th century BC. Abbott examines Alexander's upbringing, his military campaigns, and his legacy, including his impact on the spread of Greek culture. Throughout the book, Abbott provides historical context and analysis, drawing on primary sources to bring these two iconic figures to life. The Histories of Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great is a fascinating look at two of history's greatest conquerors and their impact on the world.1880. Abbott narrates the histories of Cyrus the Great, King of Persia, founder of the greatness of the Achaemenids and of the Persian Empire; and of Alexander the Great, one of the world's greatest military commanders.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.