The Death of Cambyses
After hearing Cambyses’ last words, the Persians saw their king weeping for the misfortunes that had befallen him. Deeply moved, […]
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Cambyses Reveals the Truth
Twenty days after the events in Agbatana, Cambyses called together all the chief Persians who were with his army. He
The Herald Is Captured
After Prexaspes spoke and Cambyses approved his words, the king immediately ordered the herald to be captured. The man was
The Return from Exile
In the eleventh year of their exile, the family of Pisistratus decided the time had come to return to Athens.
The Marriage of Pisistratus and Its Hidden Problem
After Pisistratus regained control of Athens, he honored his agreement with Megacles by marrying his daughter. This marriage was meant
The Fall of Pisistratus
After a short time, the supporters of Megacles and the followers of Lycurgus decided to set aside their rivalry. They