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100 1 _aAbbott, Jacob,
_d1803-1879
245 1 0 _aDarius the Great :
_bMakers of History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-01-13
508 _aProduced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Darius the Great" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the life and reign of Darius I of Persia, outlining the events that led to his rule, as well as the complex dynamics of power within the Persian Empire. It presents Darius as a significant historical figure, navigating challenges that include familial betrayal, military conquests, and the trials of governance. The opening portion of the narrative sets the stage by introducing the historical context surrounding Darius's rise to power, beginning with Cyrus the Great and the subsequent reign of Cambyses. Events unfold with a focus on Cambyses' tumultuous and cruel leadership, which includes his war against Egypt and the dark consequences of his despotic rule. The narrative explores the underlying tensions between Cambyses and his brother Smerdis, ultimately leading to Cambyses' downfall and the confusion surrounding the claim to the throne. The introduction establishes a rich backdrop of ambition, treachery, and the quest for legitimacy that would define Darius's eventual ascendance to the Persian throne. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDarius I, King of Persia, 548 B.C.-485 B.C.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27802
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