Sennacherib, King of Assyria / by Josette Elayi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Elayi, Josette, author.

Series:

Archaeology and biblical studies ; Number 24.

Archaeology and biblical studies ; Number 24

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sennacherib, King of Assyria, -681 B.C.

Sennacherib.

Assyria--Kings and rulers--Biography.

Assyria.

Assyria--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 pages).

Place of Publication:

Atlanta : SBL Press, [2018]

Summary:

"Josette Elayi's Sennacherib, King of Assyria is the only extant biography of Sargon II's infamous son. This critical resource for students and scholars traces the reign of Sennacherib in context in order to illuminate more fully the life and contributions of the warlord, builder, innovator, and social reformer, who was unique among the Assyrian kings. Elayi offers both an evaluation of this royal figure and an assessment of the Assyrian Empire by interpreting the historical information surrounding the decisive events of his reign."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

A portrait of Sennacherib

Sennacherib, the Crown Prince

Accession and priority campaigns (705-701)

Consolidating the empire (700-695)

Focusing on Babylonia and its allies (694-689)

End of reign (688-681)

Traditions and reforms

Building and innovation.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-88414-318-X