Histories of Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great

The Histories of Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great is a historical book written by Jacob Abbott. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and achievements of two of the most famous rulers in history, Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great. The first part of the book focuses on Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Empire, who lived in the 6th century BC. The author describes his early life, rise to power, and conquests, including his famous capture of Babylon. Abbott also delves into Cyrus’ leadership qualities, his policies towards his subjects, and his legacy.The second part of the book is dedicated to Alexander the Great, who lived in the 4th century BC. Abbott covers Alexander’s childhood, education under Aristotle, and his ascension to the throne of Macedon. He then details Alexander’s military campaigns, including his conquest of the Persian Empire, his march through Asia, and his battles against the Indian kingdoms. The author also explores Alexander’s personal life, including his relationships with his generals and his legendary friendship with Hephaestion.Overall, The Histories of Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great is a comprehensive and engaging historical account of two of the most influential figures in ancient history. It provides readers with a deep understanding of the political, military, and cultural contexts of their times, and sheds light on their enduring legacies.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.