Xerxes

A towering figure of antiquity returns: discover Xerxes the vivid, humane biography of Xerxes the Great that brings ancient Persia to life. Jacob Abbott s masterful narrative follows the dramatic arc of Xerxes reign, from princely education and imperial administration to the colossal Persian Wars and the fateful Xerxes invasion of Greece. Abbott blends meticulous research with storytelling flair to illuminate the ambitions, dilemmas, and human passions behind one of history s most controver...