Sargon the Magnificent (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161372649)

Sargon the Magnificent is a historical fiction novel written by Mrs. Sydney Bristowe. The book is set in ancient Mesopotamia, during the reign of the great king Sargon of Akkad. The story follows the life of Sargon, from his humble beginnings as a lowly gardener to his rise to power as the ruler of a vast empire.Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, the author takes the reader on a journey through the ancient world, exploring the customs, beliefs, and daily life of the people who lived during this time. Along the way, we meet a cast of characters who are both fictional and historical, including Sargon's family, his advisors, and his enemies.The novel is rich in detail and provides a fascinating glimpse into the politics, religion, and culture of ancient Mesopotamia. It also explores themes such as power, ambition, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving world.Overall, Sargon the Magnificent is a compelling and well-written novel that will appeal to anyone with an interest in ancient history and culture.1927. Within this book, the author explains her reasons for believing that archeological discoveries in Babylonia and other countries prove the historical truth of the first chapters of Genesis, and that in return, those chapters provide the key to problems presented by archeological discoveries which have thus far baffled all investigations. She utilizes evidence from works by leading Assyriologists and from Babylonian inscriptions and drawings in support of her identification of Sargon of Akkad with Cain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Sydney Bristowe
ISBN-10: 1161372644
ISBN-13: 9781161372649
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 196
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50d