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Sargon Of Assyria: The Warrior And Builder

Sargon Of Assyria: The Warrior And Builder

Maspero, G.
Sayce, A. H.

Paperback

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ISBN10: 142536702X
ISBN13: 9781425367022
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.18 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Sargon of Assyria: The Warrior and Builder is a historical book written by the renowned French Egyptologist, Gaston Maspero. The book is a comprehensive biography of Sargon, the first king of the Akkadian Empire, who reigned from approximately 2334-2279 BCE. Maspero provides a detailed account of Sargon's life, from his humble beginnings as a cupbearer to the ruler of Kish, to his conquest of Sumer and Akkad, and finally to his establishment of the Akkadian Empire. The author also explores Sargon's military campaigns, his administrative reforms, and his contributions to the arts and architecture of ancient Mesopotamia. The book is based on extensive research and draws on a variety of primary sources, including cuneiform tablets, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence. Maspero's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in ancient history. Overall, Sargon of Assyria: The Warrior and Builder is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important figures in ancient Mesopotamian history, and a valuable addition to any library on the subject.THIS 84 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: History of Egypt Part 7, by G. Maspero. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766135101.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.

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