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The Fall of Nineveh
Hardcover
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral PoetryGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781023960014
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Fall of Nineveh, Volume 2, by Edwin Atherstone, is an epic poem recreating the dramatic events surrounding the collapse of the ancient Assyrian empire. Atherstone's work blends historical narrative with poetic license, depicting the grandeur and the corruption of Nineveh, and exploring themes of power, fate, and divine retribution.
This volume continues the saga, bringing to life the key figures and pivotal moments that led to the city's downfall. Atherstone's vivid imagery and dramatic storytelling capture the scope of the conflict and the tragic consequences for all involved.
First published in 1868, Atherstone's epic offers readers a window into the past while reflecting enduring themes of human ambition and the consequences of unchecked power, making it a valuable addition to both historical and literary collections.
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 will 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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