Publisher's Synopsis
King Darius, 1577 is a historical novel written by T.C. Jack and E.C. Jack, first published in 1907. The story is set in ancient Persia during the reign of King Darius I, and follows the life of a young Persian warrior named Ardeshir, who becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the king. Ardeshir is torn between his loyalty to his king and his desire for justice, as he uncovers a conspiracy to assassinate Darius and seize power. Along the way, Ardeshir falls in love with a beautiful princess and must navigate the treacherous world of court politics to protect her and his country. The novel is a thrilling adventure full of action, romance, and intrigue, set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in ancient history. With vivid descriptions of Persian culture, customs, and warfare, King Darius, 1577 is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.