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Hardcore HistoryFeb 28, 2000
“This is from Pierre Brianne's book from Cyrus to Alexander but it's the translation from the bible that he uses in the same way that the cyrus cylinder says the babylonian god marduk took cyrus's hand.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: ancient history storytelling
For: Historians and students of ancient history
Key quote: “I actually laughed out loud when I read Pierre Breon's book from Cyrus to Alexander.”
The host mentions Pierre Briant's book 'From Cyrus to Alexander' to highlight the complexities of ancient history and the challenges historians face in separating fact from fiction. The book is praised for its exhaustive detail and serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the history of Persia.