the stunning parallels between great leaders of the ancient world and today-- and the lessons you can learn Forbes, Steve 1947- creator Prevas, John. text biography nyu New York Crown Business c2009 2009 1st ed. monographic eng

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xii, 308 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. Introduction. How the Past Can Guide Your Future -- 1. The Persian Empire: Cultural Diversity, Self-Determination, and the Art of Making Money -- 2. Cyrus the Great: Lessons in Tolerance and Inclusion -- 3. Classical Greece: Do Thinkers Make Good Leaders? -- 4. Xenophon: Building Consensus and Finding Direction -- 5. Alexander the Great: The Price of Arrogance -- 6. Carthage: A Businessman's Paradise -- 7. Hannibal of Carthage: Innovation -- 8. The Roman Republic: The Ultimate Multinational -- 9. Julius Caesar: Ego and Ambition -- 10. Augustus: Stability and Moderation. Steve Forbes & John Prevas. Includes index. Leadership Case studies Power (Social sciences) Case studies Civilization, Classical HD57.7 .F665 2009 658.4/092 9780307408440 0307408442 2008052008 DLC 081203 20200218134805.0 7236036