Cyrus the Great: The King Who Conquered With Stinky Weapons!

Travel back 2,500 years to ancient Persia to meet one of history’s most unexpected heroes: Cyrus the Great!

Long before he built the biggest superpower in the ancient world, Cyrus had to survive a wild childhood, an angry grandfather, and a plot to hide him away in the mountains.

Discover how this legendary Persian king grew up to overthrow empires, use a secret smelly weapon to win an impossible battle, execute the great riverbed heist of Babylon, and drop the ultimate plot twist!

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Perfect for kids ages 6-15, history lovers, and school project research.

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