My knowledge of Xerxes is limited to the story of Leonidas and his brave 300 soldiers. Since there's always two sides to the same story, I wanted to know more about Xerxes beyond that moment in history, so when I saw this book on Netgalley I knew I had to read it.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The author didn't stop at talking just about the famous ruler, though, instead choosing to present the Persian Empire and some of the customs, their lifestyle, religion. I got to learn things I didn't imagine hearing about in history class, and I really enjoyed the experience.
Ruby J, Reviewer
