Croesus, King of Lydia is a historical biography written by Louis Gordon Rylands in 1902. The book is about the life and reign of Croesus, the last king of Lydia, who ruled from 560 to 546 BC. The author explores his rise to power, his wealth, and his military campaigns, including his famous war against Persia. The book also delves into the cultural and economic aspects of Lydia during Croesus' reign. Rylands provides a detailed account of Croesus' downfall, including his defeat by the Persian king Cyrus and his subsequent capture and execution. The book is a comprehensive study of one of the most famous and influential figures in ancient history and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.