Sargon Ii, King Of Assyria (Archaeology And Biblical Studies) - 9781628371772

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

• | Author: Josette Elayi
• | Publisher: SBL Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 07, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 310 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/History
• | ISBN-10: 1628371773
• | ISBN-13: 9781628371772