I am Ashurbanipal: King of the World, King of Assyria (British Museum, 13),Used

I am Ashurbanipal: King of the World, King of Assyria (British Museum, 13),Used

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A fascinating glimpse into ancient Assyrian culture, history, and art explored through one of its most famous rulers, King Ashurbanipal.In 668 BCE Ashurbanipal inherited the largest empire in the world, which stretched from the shores of the eastern Mediterranean to the mountains of western Iran. He ruled from his massive capital at Nineveh, in presentday Iraq, where temples and palaces adorned with brilliantly carved sculptures dominated the citadel mound, and an elaborate system of canals brought water to his pleasure gardens and game parks. Ashurbanipal assembled the greatest library in existence during his reign, and, guided by this knowledge, defined the course of the empire, asserting his claim to be King of the World.Beautifully illustrated, this book features images of objects excavated from all corners of the empire and highlights the British Museums unrivaled collection of Assyrian reliefs, which bring to life the tumultuous story of Ashurbanipals reign: his conquest of Egypt, the crushing defeat of his rebellious brother, and his ruthless campaign against the Elamite rulers of southwest Iran.Originally published to accompany a onceinageneration exhibition at the British Museum, this edition gives an intriguing account of the Assyrian Empire told through the story of its last great ruler, and shows the importance of preserving Iraqs rich cultural heritage for future generations. 325 color illustrations

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