[freedom44]

If anyone is in doubt about the humanity of the great Persian kings one should read this about how Alexander the Great first visited the tomb of Cyrus the Great to kiss it. He also had the guardian tortured for paying such disrespect to Cyrus' tomb.

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[Cicero]

There's plenty of evidence in Xenophon's Cyropaedia, which enjoyed a revered place in the Renaissance as a model of the education of a wise ruler.

When Sir Philip Sidney, the perfect gentleman, mentions people worthy of imitation, two of the most prominent are Cyrus and Aeneas.

[mainepatsfan]

Too bad he didn't show the same respect towards Persepolis.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks freedom44. If anyone is in doubt about the humanity of Alexander the Great...

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[Continental Soldier]

Don't know about #3, but certainly Alexander respected courage, achievement and honor. His treatment of those conquered in his campaign testifies to his political intelligence and to his humanity. With only few exceptions, his conquests went down very well with those conquered, allowing him to push forward to new frontiers without fear of any rear guard actions.

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