Engaging narrative of stories from the History of Herodotus, recounting the tale of Croesus and the Fall of Sardis, chronicling the careers of Cyrus and Cambyses, and, finally, documenting Darius's rise to power. The author's \"The Story of the Persian War\" continues the account. Includes numerous black and white illustrations from ancient frescoes and sculptures. Suitable for ages 12 and up. | Stories of the East from Herodotus Illustrated Edition (Yesterday's Classics) by Alfred J Church, Paperback | Indigo Chapters