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The Assyrian Empire (World History Series)

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Almost all important aspects of the civilization of ancient Assyria are covered expertly and clearly in this history book for young persons. The constant rise and fall of empires in the old Middle East comes out very clearly, with also a lot of interesting detail about Assyrian art, sculpture and architecture. Nardo, who writes more often about ancient Greece and Rome, does his usual best in making ancient times come to life. I recommend this book to anybody intersted in ancient history or the Middle East in general.

This book is part of the World History Series by Lucent Books. In this addition to the series, author and historian Don Nardo looks at the Assyrian Empire, following the course of its history from prehistoric time to its final destruction at the hands of the Babylonians and Medes. Also, the author does a good job of presenting what little is known about Assyrian society. Included in this book are many wonderful maps and black-and-white pictures.

This is a great book that, though written for younger readers, will give any reader of any age a good understanding of the. Overall, I did find this to be a fascinating and highly informative read that is also concise and highly readable. If you want an introduction to the Assyrian Empire, then this is a good book for you to get. I highly recommend it!