King of the World. The Life of Cyrus the Great, Hardback/***

The Persian Empire was the world's dominant geo-political force from the later sixth century to its conquest by Alexander in the 330s BCE. Much of the empire's territory was conquered by its founder, Cyrus the Great. King of the World provides the most cohesive and readable portrait of the ruler, whose immense impact on ancient civilization is not fully appreciated. Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Author(s): Matt (Professor of Classics and Ancient History, Professor of Classics and Ancient History, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire) Waters Illustration(s): 55 illustrations Number of pages: 240 Publication date: 2022 Dimensions: 148 x 216 x 25 Cover type: Hardback