172 "... unique system of organization used by Cyrus II"
"During his reign, Cyrus maintained control over avast region of conquered kingdoms, achieved partly through retaining and expanding Median satrapies. Further organization
of newly conquered territories into provinces ruled by vassal kings called satraps, was continued by Cyrus' successor Darius the Great. Cyrus' empire demanded only trib-
ute and conscripts from many parts of the realm.
Cyrus was distinguished equally as a statesman and as a soldier. By pursuing a pol-
icy of generosity instead of repression, and by favoring local religions, he was able
to make his newly conquered subjects into enthusiastic supporters. Due in part to
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