Sargon II, King of Assyria
by Josette Elayi
SBL Press, 2017
Cloth: 978-0-88414-224-9 | Paper: 978-1-62837-177-2 | eISBN: 978-0-88414-223-2
Library of Congress Classification DS73.8.E43 2017
Dewey Decimal Classification 935.03092
ABOUT THIS BOOK
A critical resource that traces the reign of Sargon in context
Josette Elayi's book is the only existing biography of Sargon II, the famous Assyrian king, who was a megalomaniac and a warlord. Elayi addresses such important questions, including what was his precise role in the disappearance of the kingdom of Israel; how did Sargon II succeed in enlarging the borders of the Assyrian Empire by several successful campaigns; how did he organize his empire (administration, trade, agriculture, libraries), and what was the so-called sin of Sargon?
Features:
- Interpretations of decisive events during the life and reign of the Assyrian king
- An evaluation of Sargon II s reign
- Maps, tables, and illustrations
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