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In 1906, a stilted English translation of Xenophon of Athens' story about Cyrus the Great's military campaigns was published. Now, a century later, a much more accessible edition of one of history's most extraordinary and successful leaders is emerging.

Among his many achievements, this great leader of wisdom and virtue founded and extended the Persian Empire; conquered Babylon; freed 40,000 Jews from captivity; wrote mankind's first human rights charter; and ruled over those he had conquered with respect and benevolence.

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Best leadership book that i have read or listened

One of the top if not best leadership book that i have read or listened to.. Outstanding mixture of great history with true human insights. Well worth the listen. I will listen again and take notes the next time.

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