King of the World
The Life of Cyrus the Great
by Matt Waters
Narrated by Michael Page
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Pub Date 05 Jul 2022 | Archive Date 05 Jul 2022

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Description
King of the World provides an authoritative and accessible account of Cyrus the Great's life, career, and legacy. While Greek sources remain central to any narrative about Cyrus, a wealth of primary evidence is found in the ancient Near East, including documentary, archaeological, art historical, and biblical material. Matt Waters draws from all of these sources while consistently contextualizing them in order to provide a cohesive understanding of Cyrus the Great. This overview addresses issues of interpretation and reconciles limited material, while the narrative keeps Cyrus the Great's compelling career at the forefront.
Advance Praise
"Matt Waters' King of the World is an impressive biographical study of one of the most important figures in ancient history. Waters not only situates Cyrus in the context of Near Eastern and world history, but also his reception in the longue durée." —Touraj Daryaee, Maseeh Chair in Persian
Studies & Culture, and Director of the Dr. Samuel M. Jordan Center for Persian Studies and Culture, University of California, Irvine
"This study of Cyrus the Great is a tour-de-force and will be welcomed and used by teachers, scholars, students, and the interested public. Waters' command of ancient sources and vast knowledge of recent scholarship offers a comprehensive overview of Cyrus, contextualized within the human landscape
of the ancient world. Magnificent!" —Elspeth Dusinberre, Professor of Distinction, University of Colorado Boulder
Available Editions
EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
ISBN | 9781696608657 |
PRICE | $24.99 (USD) |
DURATION | 7 Hours, 12 Minutes |