Publisher's Synopsis
""History of Darius the Great"" is a book written by Jacob Abbott in 1878. It is a historical account of the life and reign of Darius I, the third king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire. The book covers his early life, his rise to power, his military conquests, his administration of the empire, and his legacy. Abbott provides a detailed analysis of the political, cultural, and religious aspects of the Persian Empire during Darius' reign. He also examines the role of Darius in the expansion of the empire, the construction of monumental buildings, and the establishment of a centralized system of government. The book is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in ancient history, Persian culture, or the life of one of the most powerful rulers of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
