One of the greatest leaders the world had ever known, Cyrus II of Persia was the one who subsequent empire builders would emulate. All of them made an effort to fill Cyrus' enormous shoes, from Alexander the Great to numerous Roman emperors and Ottoman sultans.
Recognized for being a great liberator as well as a successful conqueror, Cyrus the Great is known for more than just his victories. He was even given credit in the Bible for releasing the Je