The Story Of Assyria

The Story of Assyria: From the Rise of the Empire to the Fall of Nineveh is a historical book written by Zenaide A. Ragozin and published in 1887. The book provides a comprehensive account of the rise and fall of the Assyrian Empire, one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world. The book begins with an overview of the early civilization of Mesopotamia and the emergence of the Assyrian Empire. It then delves into the political, social, and cultural aspects of the empire, including its military conquests, administrative structure, and religious practices. The author also explores the interactions between the Assyrians and their neighboring civilizations, including the Babylonians, Persians, and Egyptians. The book then goes on to describe the decline of the empire, culminating in the fall of Nineveh, the capital city of Assyria. Throughout the book, the author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including ancient inscriptions, archaeological discoveries, and historical records, to provide a detailed and engaging account of the Assyrian Empire. The Story of Assyria is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient history, the Middle East, or the rise and fall of empires.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.