- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1 edition (April 3 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312364695
- ISBN-13: 978-0312364694
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 17.1 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #101,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.
According to historian Will Durant, Cyrus the Great's military enemies knew that he was lenient, and they did not fight him with that desperate courage which men show when their only choice is "to kill or die." As a result the Iranians regarded him as "The Father," the Babylonians as "The Liberator," the Greeks as the "Law-Giver," and the Jews as the "Anointed of the Lord."
By freshening the voice, style and diction of Cyrus, Larry Hedrick has created a more contemporary Cyrus. A new generation of readers, including business executives and managers, military officers, and government officials, can now learn about and benefit from Cyrus the Great's extraordinary achievements, which exceeded all other leaders' throughout antiquity.
About the Author
LARRY HEDRICK is a former U.S. Air Force officer. He lives in Seattle, Washington. This is his first book.
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This review is from: Xenophon's Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War (Hardcover)
The author of this book Mr. Larry HEDRICK have done great research in order to bring into light King of kings Cyrus the Great humanitrian achievements to readers attention. Truly, King Cyrus the Great was father of Persia/Iran, and liberator of Babylonians, law giver to Greek and messiah for Jews.I hope in today's world, a leader same as Cyrus would emerge in political world and save us from this path of destruction. Thank you Mr. Larry HEDRICK for reflecting light on Iran's heritage and enlighten Iranians and others of this great man's virtue.
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By rjones2818 "Rex A. Jones" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Xenophon's Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War (Hardcover)
The author/editor of the book takes a few liberties.1) The book is abridged. 2) He re-writes the book in first person from Cyrus' point-of-view. Even so, it is well worth reading, although I would suggest the Loeb translations. 20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Lessons in Ethical Leadership from an Epic Tale of Success,
By Larry Hedrick - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Xenophon's Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War (Hardcover)
As the editor of "Xenophon's Cyrus the Great," I'd like to take this opportunity to tell you a little more about my version of this amazing ancient classic. The foremost management guru of recent times, Peter F. Drucker, read my manuscript before it was published, and he wrote this endorsement for use on its dust jacket: "'Xenophon's Cyrus,' the first book on the subject, is still the best book on leadership." Here's just a touch of background: Cyrus, the founder of the Persian empire, was an enlightened monarch who flourished 2,500 years ago. A century later, Xenophon of Athens so admired Cyrus' methods that he preserved them in history's first full-fledged treatment of wise and heroic leadership. This book presents its leadership lessons in the context of an epic story--the story of a vast power struggle. In narrating the events of Cyrus' life, Xenophon shows you, the reader, how to conduct meetings, become an expert negotiator, deal efficiently with allies, communicate by appealing to the self-interest of your followers, encourage the highest standards of performance, insure that your organization has the benefit of specialists, and prove that your words will be backed by your deeds. In recounting the achievements of Cyrus the Great, Xenophon wanted above all to provide lessons in ethical leadership, for he was convinced that honest, moral leaders succeed far more often than corrupt and evasive types. The result was a captivating leadership classic with unique qualities--a classic that's distinguished both by its suspenseful story line and the priceless advice that it offers to today's business professionals and leaders in all walks of life.
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This review is from: Xenophon's Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War (Hardcover)
The author of this book Mr. Larry HEDRICK have done great research in order to bring into light King of kings Cyrus the Great humanitrian achievements to readers attention. Truly, King Cyrus the Great was father of Persia/Iran, and liberator of Babylonians, law giver to Greek and messiah for Jews.I hope in today's world, a leader same as Cyrus would emerge in political world and save us from this path of destruction. Thank you Mr. Larry HEDRICK for reflecting light on Iran's heritage and enlighten Iranians and others of this great man's virtue. |
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