king of persia

Provides a detailed account of the battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C., a clash in which a small Greek army, led by three hundred Spartan soldiers, held off the vast Persian military for seven full days--fighting down to the last man.

Examines the life and achievements of Cyrus the Great, discussing his military accomplishments, as well as his skills as a diplomat and leader in ancient Persia.

Describes the life of the Persian emperor, from his usurpation of the throne to his successes as a political, social, and economic leader.

Examines the life and political career of Xerxes I of Persia, discussing the Persian empire, the Athenians, his childhood, his leadership, his death, and other related topics.

A biography of the Persian king who devoted much of his reign to the conquest of Greece.