{"product_id":"xerxes-hardcover","title":"Xerxes: The Persian Empire and the Greco-Persian Wars - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJacob Abbott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA classic historical biography recounting the life of the Persian king Xerxes and the dramatic conflicts between the Persian Empire and the Greek world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this engaging historical narrative, \u003cstrong\u003eJacob Abbott\u003c\/strong\u003e recounts the life and reign of Xerxes I, ruler of the vast Persian Empire during the fifth century BCE. Drawing upon ancient sources and historical tradition, Abbott presents the story of a monarch whose ambition and authority brought him into direct conflict with the fiercely independent city-states of Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative follows Xerxes from his accession to the Persian throne through the famous campaigns against Greece, including the legendary battles that have become part of classical history. Abbott describes the enormous resources of the Persian Empire, the organisation of its armies, and the dramatic confrontations that occurred as Persia sought to extend its power westward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of Abbott's well-known series of historical biographies for younger readers, \u003cem\u003eXerxes\u003c\/em\u003e introduces one of the most powerful figures of the ancient world while placing his story within the wider history of the Persian Empire and its encounters with Greek civilisation. Written with clarity and narrative energy, the book remains an accessible introduction to the figures and events that shaped the classical world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 146\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48101380817144,"sku":"9781515438724","price":36.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/5kWymaxqwD9781515438724.webp?v=1783257254","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/xerxes-hardcover","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}