Are Cyrus and Artaxerxes the same?
Artaxerxes II was chosen to rule over Cyrus the Younger, not on merit, but simply because he was the older brother. His reign marked no significant advances in Persian culture and its lack of stability would continue through the reigns of his successors. Who succeeded Artaxerxes? Artaxerxes II Predecessor Darius II Successor Artaxerxes III Born…