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97. Cyrus the Great: Building the First Superpower

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Cyrus the Great: Rise and Conquests

This chapter chronicles the early reign of Cyrus the Great, focusing on his military conflicts, particularly the decisive Battle of Pasargadai against the Medes. It also examines the broader implications of his conquests for the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states, highlighting themes of governance, cultural adaptation, and the critique of traditional imperial narratives.

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