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: Hardcover/History
- | ISBN-10: 0884142248
- | ISBN-13: 9780884142249
