Power Ambition Glory: The Stunning Parallels between Great Leaders of the Ancient World and Today...
Based on an extraordinary collaboration between Steve Forbes, chairman, CEO, and editor in chief of Forbes Media, and classics professor John Preva...
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Apr 24, 2010
Richard
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Power Ambition Glory, published last June, reflects Steve Forbes’s quieter qualities – the introverted intellectual with a taste for history lessons. (Forbes took a BA in history at Princeton.) In Power Ambition Glory, Steve and co-author John Prevas examine the leadership styles of the ancients, such as Cyrus the Great of the 6th century BC, whom we learn was the first to recognize basic human rights and ruled his vast empire accordingly. (On the “Cyrus Cylinder”, the Persian King inscribed in
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Jan 07, 2010
Jenna
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As a brief analysis of great leaders and their management styles, this is a good book. As a business management title this book falls short of the mark. Although the book has Steve Forbes listed as the main author, the bulk of the book was actually written by historian John Prevas. It reads mostly as a historical overview of the lives of the greatest leaders in history-from Hannibal to Alexander the Great. After discussing their lives Steve Forbes adds comparisons to modern corporate heads. He c
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Apr 27, 2010
Cheryl
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Is this a business book or a history book?
I believe it is both, but that it emphasizes history and leadership. There are moments of fast forward from ancient figures such as Julius Ceasar and Alexander the Great, throw in a few additional leaders such as Hannibal and Cyrus, to modern business executives who have used some of the same leadership techniques.
I admit that I had the most fun learning about some of the details and bad character traits of the heroes.
I believe it is both, but that it emphasizes history and leadership. There are moments of fast forward from ancient figures such as Julius Ceasar and Alexander the Great, throw in a few additional leaders such as Hannibal and Cyrus, to modern business executives who have used some of the same leadership techniques.
I admit that I had the most fun learning about some of the details and bad character traits of the heroes.
Jun 04, 2011
Steve
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this is a cool book it is mostly a history book about ancient leaders and how they lead their empires or troops. How it worked or didnt work then how it relates to how modern corporate leaders used the same types of styles and how it worked for them. All together informative, and cool book for management self help, or business help.
Jan 16, 2011
Sylvia
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Facinating parallels between great leaders from antiquity and leaders of all kinds in the world today.
Jul 26, 2009
John
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Today's world & business leaders would benefit greatly from the lessons taught by some of those of the ancient world.
Aug 29, 2009
Betsy
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Very interesting! Rulers from the past and how present companies use there practices. It was facinating to read. I learned a great deal. Terrific read. Quick Read
Jul 21, 2009
Kimberly
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This book sounded so interesting and I loved the concept of connecting the ancient leaders with the current world issues. However, the book reminded me very much of reading my high school history text book. I was dissapointed that it wasn't organized in a more interesting way. I woulnd't tell you to avoid it, just be aware that its more academic than the publisher implies.
Sep 04, 2010
Glenn
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Very good look at key historical figures and their leadership traits - how those traits were a great asset even when used selfishly.
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