Description
This sweeping history traces the rise of Assyria from a regional power to one of the ancient Near East’s most formidable empires, exploring its rulers, military innovations, administration, and far-reaching influence. Drawing on cuneiform texts, archaeological evidence, and the latest scholarship, it brings to life the society, religion, art, and intellectual world that sustained Assyrian power. Alongside its celebrated achievements, the book examines the violence, political tensions, and cultural encounters that shaped the empire’s expansion and eventual transformation. Clear, richly informed, and engagingly written, it offers a nuanced portrait of Assyria and its enduring legacy in the history of the ancient world.
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First Published
2023
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Assyria by Eckart Frahm.