
S5E16: Cyrus the Great: Inventing Empire and Universal Monarchy
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Cyrus the Great: Architect of Universal Kingship
This chapter explores the vision of universal monarchy as conceived by Cyrus the Great and other Persian rulers, emphasizing their efforts to transcend ethnic boundaries. It discusses Cyrus's innovative governance strategies, his establishment of a diverse administration, and his dual approach of generosity and fear in managing a vast empire. The narrative also contrasts Cyrus's leadership with that of Alexander the Great and chronicles the legacies passed to his successors, particularly Cambyses and Darius.
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