The Persians and the Greek Wars
The Persians and the Greek Wars
After a brief introduction, in which some attention is paid to Persian peculiarities, the rule of subsequent Achaemenid kings is related. The reigns of Cyrus II the Great, Cambyses II, Darius I the Great, and Xerxes I are referred to by Diodorus. A special role in this chapter is preserved for the Greco-Persian Wars. Diodorus’ version of them differs in places from the best-known version, that by Herodotus, and therefore adds to our understanding of these wars (or at least questions the absolute trust at present frequently placed in Herodotus’ account).
Keywords: Cyrus II the Great, Cambyses II, Darius I the Great, Xerxes I, Herodotus, Greco-Persian Wars
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