Then Cambyses, when he heard the name of Smerdis, perceived at once the true meaning of this report . . . .Translated by George C. Macaulay --
Samos and the Samians
. . . about the Samians I have spoken at greater length, because they have three works which are greater than any others that have been made by
Siege of Samos
Then Periander, clinging still in affection to the youth, sent to him next his own daughter, the sister of Lycophron, supposing that he would yield to
Sparta and Allies Attack Samos
The Corinthians also took part with zeal in this expedition against Samos . . . .Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our special project
Polycrates to Sparta
Then Amasis, when he had read the paper which had come from Polycrates, perceived that it was impossible for man to rescue man from the event which
How Conquerors Should Respect Local Customs
It is clear to me therefore by every kind of proof that Cambyses was mad exceedingly; for otherwise he would not have attempted to deride religious
Acts of Madness of the Persian Emperor
Many such acts of madness did he both to Persians and allies, remaining at Memphis and opening ancient tombs and examining the dead
Persian Emperor’s Mysterious Malady
This they say was the first beginning of the evil deeds of Cambyses; and next after this he put to death his sister, who had accompanied him to Egypt
Egyptian Priests Defy the Persians
Thus fared the expedition against the Ethiopians: and those of the Persians who had been sent to march against the Ammonians set forth from Thebes . .