Esarhaddon, King of Assyria

Esarhaddon, King of Assyria, is examined in Josette Elayi's book, using archaeological and textual evidence to explore his accession, rebuilding of Babylon, successful campaigns, and conquest of Egypt. Despite his chronic illness and complex relationship with court officials, he emerges as one of the most scholarly and politically successful kings of the empire.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2023
Publisher: Lockwood Press

Esarhaddon, the King of Assyria, takes up the narrative journey through the reigns of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, as chronicled by Josette Elayi. Elayi employs a comprehensive approach, utilizing both archaeological and textual evidence, to delve into the contentious circumstances surrounding Esarhaddon's ascension to the throne in 681 BCE. He explores the reconstruction of Babylon, which had been devastated by his father, Sennacherib, as well as the successful campaigns he undertook in various regions such as Media, the Arabian Peninsula, Anatolia, the Caucasus, and the Levant. Esarhaddon's ultimate achievement was the conquest of Egypt in 671 BCE. Throughout the book, Elayi presents a vivid portrait of this enigmatic ruler, whose reign was marked by chronic illness and a complex and ultimately fatal relationship with his court officials. Despite these challenges, Esarhaddon emerges as one of the most scholarly and politically successful kings of the empire.

Esarhaddon, the King of Assyria, takes up the narrative journey through the reigns of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, as chronicled by Josette Elayi. Elayi employs a comprehensive approach, utilizing both archaeological and textual evidence, to delve into the contentious circumstances surrounding Esarhaddon's ascension to the throne in 681 BCE. He explores the reconstruction of Babylon, which had been devastated by his father, Sennacherib, as well as the successful campaigns he undertook in various regions such as Media, the Arabian Peninsula, Anatolia, the Caucasus, and the Levant. Esarhaddon's ultimate achievement was the conquest of Egypt in 671 BCE. Throughout the book, Elayi presents a vivid portrait of this enigmatic ruler, whose reign was marked by chronic illness and a complex and ultimately fatal relationship with his court officials. Despite these challenges, Esarhaddon emerges as one of the most scholarly and politically successful kings of the empire.

Weight: 270g
Dimension: 153 x 227 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781957454979