Where did Sargon the Great come from-this abandoned baby rescued from the river?
How did he grow up to daringly and dramatically conquer all of Mesopotamia and beyond?
What propelled his stunning ascent to rule the world's first empire, which stretched from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea?
What can we learn about the fascinating origins and culture of the Akkadians and their unprecedented rise?
What curse preceded the empire's cataclysmic fall?
This extensively researched, authoritative history of the Akkadian Empire will unlock the little-known and awe-inspiring stories of the people who boldly changed the world. This easy-to-read, comprehensive, and engaging presentation with striking illustrations brings the Akkadian civilization to life.
Some of the fascinating questions you will explore include:
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