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Cyrus the Great

In Our Time

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Cyrus the Great's Conquests: From Lydia to Babylon

This chapter explores Cyrus the Great's military strategies and campaigns, focusing on the pivotal conquest of Sardis and the subsequent takeover of Babylon. It examines the geopolitical tensions of the period, highlighting the significance of alliances and rivalries, particularly the relationship between Cyrus and Croesus. The narrative also discusses how Cyrus leveraged religious festivities and the political landscape under Nabonidus to assert his dominance in Babylon.

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