The first comprehensive account of the rise and fall of what historians consider the world's first empire: Assyria.

At its peak in 660 BC, the Assyrian kingdom stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. It was the first empire the world had ever seen.

Historian Eckhart Frahm narrates the epic story of Assyria and its defining role in global history. Assyria's extensive conquests are known from the Bible and later Greek references, but almost two centuries of research allow for a rich picture of the Assyrians and their empire beyond the battlefield: their extensive libraries and monumental sculptures, complex networks of trade and information, and the critical role played by royal women.

Although Assyria was conquered by emerging powers in the late 7th century BC, its legacy endures from the foundations of the Babylonians and Persians to Rome and beyond.

Assyria is an impressive and authoritative narrative of a civilization essential for understanding the ancient world and our own.

Pages: 528, Year of Publication: 0702, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9 cm