emperor

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Unmentioned, the Persian emperor Cyrus the Great, still revered by Iranians, was the first world leader to grant freedom to the Jews, liberating them from captivity in Babylon.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The elite—under the empire, the emperor and his family—sat closest to the arena.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"One can really picture the emperor in his final years."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The trailer also offers a sneak peek at continued battles in the universe, even years after Paul, the “chosen one,” becomes emperor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

“It would never have lit the night like the one the emperor keeps asking for.”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin