Shadows of Glory: The Rise and Fall of the Persian Empire (The Rise and Fall of Ancient Empires, #4)

The Persian Empire wasn't built in a day — but it sure began with a bold idea. In this razor-sharp retelling, Heinrich Wilson strips away textbook boredom and exposes the ambition, innovation and cracks behind one of history's most enduring powers.

From the rise of Cyrus to the fall beneath Alexander's sword, Shadows of Glory explores not just what Persia was, but what it dared to become.

Woven with wit, irony, and historical insight, this book traces how diversity became strength — and even...