The Assyrians
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Sell my copyAuthor: Paul Collins
Title: The Assyrians
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 216
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Details: An accessible guide to the history of the Assyrian empire from the perspective of its powerful elites.
At the height of its power near 660 BC, the Assyrian empire, centered in northern Iraq, wielded dominance from Egypt to Iran. This vast region was ruled by a series of kings who demonstrated their power with magnificent palaces adorned by sculptures depicting rituals, battles, and hunts. Established by military might, the empire thrived under the guidance of scholars who interpreted divine will and administrators who relocated tens of thousands of people to serve the state. This book relates the history of Assyria through the lens of its royal family and the officials who commissioned its buildings, art, and literature-each a critical part of the foundation for the later Babylonian and Persian empires.
EAN: 9781789149234
Package Dimensions: Weight: 1.00089866948 pounds
