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Title: Cyrus the Great
Makers of History

Credits: Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
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Summary: "Cyrus the Great" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and achievements of Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, presenting his story in a way that is accessible and engaging for both young readers and scholars. The narrative explores significant events in Cyrus's life, interwoven with historical and cultural contexts. The opening of the narrative introduces the historical backdrop of Cyrus's era, highlighting the grandeur of the Persian monarchy and touching on the contrasting simpler nature of Greek republics. Abbott emphasizes the importance of ancient historians Herodotus and Xenophon, whose accounts provide the basis for much of what is known about Cyrus. The text also reflects on the complexities of power dynamics, emphasizing Cyrus's early life, including his birth, the prophecy surrounding him, and the intrigue of royal court life in Media. Through vivid storytelling, Abbott sets the stage for Cyrus's rise as a pivotal figure in history, capturing the imagination of readers from the very beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879

EBook No.: 30707

Published: Dec 18, 2009

Downloads: 186

Language: English

Subject: Cyrus, King of Persia, -529 B.C.

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Cyrus the Great
Makers of History

Credits: Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Cyrus the Great" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and achievements of Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, presenting his story in a way that is accessible and engaging for both young readers and scholars. The narrative explores significant events in Cyrus's life, interwoven with historical and cultural contexts. The opening of the narrative introduces the historical backdrop of Cyrus's era, highlighting the grandeur of the Persian monarchy and touching on the contrasting simpler nature of Greek republics. Abbott emphasizes the importance of ancient historians Herodotus and Xenophon, whose accounts provide the basis for much of what is known about Cyrus. The text also reflects on the complexities of power dynamics, emphasizing Cyrus's early life, including his birth, the prophecy surrounding him, and the intrigue of royal court life in Media. Through vivid storytelling, Abbott sets the stage for Cyrus's rise as a pivotal figure in history, capturing the imagination of readers from the very beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879

EBook No.: 30707

Published: Dec 18, 2009

Downloads: 186

Language: English

Subject: Cyrus, King of Persia, -529 B.C.

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.