Secondary sourceBook1890
Reign of Cyrus the Great, Myers General History for Colleges
1890
An 1890 college history textbook chapter describing the rise and reign of Cyrus the Great and the Persian Empire.
This 1890 textbook chapter details Cyrus's rise to power and reign, framing him as the founder of the Persian Empire.
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What it is
This is a chapter from Myers General History for Colleges, a textbook published in 1890. It covers the political history of the Medes and Persians, including the leadership of Cyaxares, Astyages, and the rise of Cyrus the Great as leader of the revolt against the Medes.
Why it matters
This textbook chapter shows how nineteenth-century historians explained the origins of the Persian Empire and Cyrus's rise to power, connecting his story to earlier Median kings like Cyaxares and Astyages. It reflects how history was taught to college students of that era.
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- How does this account describe the relationship between the Medes and the Persians before Cyrus's rise?
- What role does the text give to Cyrus in the revolt against the Medes?
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