{"product_id":"triumph-and-betrayal-9783111442006","title":"Triumph and Betrayal","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile the study of Assyria as ‘the world’s first empire’ has never been more popular, the events of the foundational early Neo-Assyrian period (935–745 BC) remain only poorly understood and explained. This book re-examines the historical question of Assyria’s expansion, presenting a novel reconstruction of the early Neo-Assyrian period with the latest data (including new Assyrian kings), detailed regional studies synthesising the newest historical and archaeological findings, and interpretative essays outlining new historical factors. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe resultant history is unprecedentedly complex, containing newly discovered succession conflicts, difficult compromises with neighbouring powers, local dynasties appointed to Assyrian governorships, self-serving high officials, and sudden reverses in policy. In place of circular structuralist arguments for the Neo-Assyrian expansion, it presents a new model emphasising internal political conflict, and competing visions for Assyria’s future. This book is intended for historians and archaeologists of Assyria, for whom it will provide a new basis for research, and also for scholars of neighbouring disciplines and laypersons interested in what happens to an ancient state before it becomes an empire. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Johannes Edmonds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48265291235579,"sku":"9783111442006","price":188.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_58bf142b-39b4-4c3f-8cd0-7b9d8871e672.jpg?v=1776639416","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/triumph-and-betrayal-9783111442006","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}