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The Annals of Sennacherib

The Annals of Sennacherib

Luckenbill, Daniel David

Paperback

ArchaeologyAncient History GeneralIraq History

ISBN10: 1025278402
ISBN13: 9781025278407
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Annals of Sennacherib is a foundational scholarly collection that presents the primary historical records of one of the Neo-Assyrian Empire's most formidable rulers. Compiled and translated by Daniel David Luckenbill, this volume centers on the inscriptions found on the Taylor Prism and other significant cuneiform artifacts, providing an exhaustive account of Sennacherib's reign from 705 to 681 BCE.

The work details the king's numerous military campaigns across the Fertile Crescent, most notably his expedition into Judah and the legendary siege of Jerusalem. Beyond martial conquests, the annals offer a rare look at the administrative and architectural ambitions of the Assyrian state, including the massive reconstruction of the capital city, Nineveh. By providing a direct translation of these ancient texts, the book allows readers to engage with the official state rhetoric and historical self-perception of a dominant ancient power.

As a critical resource for historians and archaeologists, The Annals of Sennacherib serves as an essential bridge to understanding the political and social dynamics of the ancient Near East. It remains a vital reference for anyone seeking to compare biblical narratives with contemporary Assyrian records and explore the complex legacy of an empire that shaped the course of ancient history.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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