{"product_id":"ashurbanipal-charles-m-leo-9798265718037","title":"Ashurbanipal: The Scholar King of Assyria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eASHURBANIPAL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE SCHOLAR KING OF ASSYRIA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fascinating life of Ashurbanipal, the last great king of the Assyrian Empire, remembered not only for his military strength but also for his passion for knowledge. Ruling in the 7th century BCE, Ashurbanipal expanded Assyria's power across Mesopotamia while building one of the most remarkable collections of learning the ancient world had ever seen. His reign combined conquest with culture, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape our understanding of early civilizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom commanding vast armies to establishing the great library at Nineveh, Ashurbanipal's achievements reveal a ruler who was both warrior and scholar. His empire stretched from Egypt to Persia, and yet he devoted himself to preserving texts, myths, and records that might otherwise have been lost. The discovery of thousands of clay tablets from his library, including the \u003ci\u003eEpic of Gilgamesh\u003c\/i\u003e, gave historians a window into the literature, science, and traditions of ancient Mesopotamia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book, you'll explore: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAshurbanipal's rise to power and his role in Assyrian expansion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe military campaigns that secured Assyria's dominance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis dedication to collecting knowledge and creating the library of Nineveh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe preservation of Mesopotamian myths, science, and history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaily life and governance under his rule in Assyria\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe legacy of Ashurbanipal as both conqueror and scholar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are fascinated by Mesopotamian history, the roots of literature, or the lives of ancient kings, \u003ci\u003eAshurbanipal: The Scholar King of Assyria\u003c\/i\u003e is your essential guide to one of history's most extraordinary rulers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles M. Leo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798265718037\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Charles M. Leo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47761023009023,"sku":"9798265718037","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9f498d67-892e-4c81-a4a3-8a73b7e251a6.jpg?v=1765514449","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ashurbanipal-charles-m-leo-9798265718037","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}