Having so done in Persia, he established twenty provinces, which the Persians themselves call satrapies . . . .Translated by George C. Macaulay
Darius, the New Persian Emperor
Then Darius said: "If then thou hast any such trick, it is time to devise it and not to put things off, for our trial is to-morrow."Translated
Murder’s Aftermath
Rule of the people then let them adopt who are foes to the Persians; but let us choose a company of the best men, and to them attach the chief power .
Darius Thrusts His Dagger into the Emperor
"Thrust with thy sword even though it stab through us both." So Darius was persuaded, and he thrust with his danger and happened to hit the
Darius and His Six Conspirators
When they had thus become six, Darius the son of Hystaspes arrived at Susa, having come from the land of Persia, for of this his father was
The Magian Becomes King
Thus when Cambyses had brought his life to an end, the Magian became king without disturbance, usurping the place of his namesake Smerdis the son of
Cambyses Hears of Smerdis
Then Cambyses, when he heard the name of Smerdis, perceived at once the true meaning of this report . . . .Translated by George C. Macaulay --
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