Sargon Of Assyria

Sargon of Assyria: The Warrior and Builder is a historical book written by renowned Egyptologist Gaston Maspero. The book explores the life and reign of Sargon, the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire, who lived in the 24th century BC. Maspero provides a detailed account of Sargon's military campaigns, conquests, and his efforts to build a strong and prosperous empire.The book covers Sargon's early life as a commoner, his rise to power, and his innovative military tactics that helped him conquer vast territories. Maspero also delves into Sargon's cultural and architectural achievements, including his construction of the city of Akkad, which became the capital of his empire.Maspero draws on archaeological evidence, ancient texts, and his own expertise in Egyptology to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of Sargon and his times. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, military strategy, and the development of civilization in the Near East.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.