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100 1 _aAbbott, Jacob,
_d1803-1879
245 1 0 _aXerxes :
_bMakers of History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-06
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"Xerxes" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. It is part of a series titled "Makers of History," which focuses on significant historical figures and their influence on society. The book specifically delves into the life of Xerxes, the Persian monarch, exploring his lineage, key events leading to his reign, and the political dynamics of his time, particularly regarding Greece and Egypt. The opening portion introduces readers to Xerxes' backstory, starting with his mother, Atossa, and the lineage of Persian kings. It highlights the ambitions and complexities of rulers in ancient times, illustrating how personal desires for power often intersect with the greater narratives of history. The chapter details significant moments such as Cambyses's reckless reign and the consequences of his actions, before leading into discussions of Xerxes's rise to power, the political maneuvering for the throne, and early plans for military campaigns against Greece and Egypt. This exploration sets the stage for understanding the motivations behind his decisions and the historical significance of his reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aXerxes I, King of Persia, 519 B.C.-465 B.C. or 464 B.C.
653 _aIran -- History -- To 640
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25351
999 _c66352
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