Description
Beautifully illustrated and written by an international team of experts, this book features images of objects excavated from all corners of the empire. The British Museum's unrivalled collection of Assyrian reliefs brings to life the tumultuous events of Ashurbanipal's reign: his conquest of Egypt, the crushing defeat of his rebellious brother in Babylon and his ruthless campaign against the Elamite rulers of south-west Iran.
I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, king of Assyria provides an illuminating account of the Assyrian empire told through the story of its last great ruler, and highlights the importance of preserving Iraq's rich cultural heritage for future generations.
A fascinating insight into the ancient Assyrian empire, told through the life of its ruler, King Ashurbanipal, and published to coincide with a once-in-a-generation exhibition at the British Museum
About the Author
Gareth Brereton is Curator of Ancient Mesopotamia, Department of the Middle East, at the British Museum, London.
Book Information
ISBN 9780500480441
Author Gareth Brereton
Format Paperback
Page Count 348
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1880g