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Books from our collection

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Here are some of the books and eBooks in the Library collection on Ancient Rome topics. Find more by searching the catalogue (link below). On the shelves the books are mainly at 937. Follow this link for a catalogue search on Social Life and Customs in Ancient Rome.

Library catalogue (Oliver)
Use the Library catalogue to search for books and other resources. Find out more on the Read page.

Print books

The Campaigns of Sargon II, King of Assyria, 721-705 B.C by Sarah C. Melville
Call Number: 935 MEL
ISBN: 9780806154039
Publication Date: 2016
Backed by an unparalleled military force, Sargon II outwitted and outfought powerful competitors to extend Assyrian territory and secure his throne. As Sarah C. Melville shows through a detailed analysis of each of his campaigns, the king used his army not just to conquer but also to ensure regional security, manage his empire's resources, and support his political agenda.
Ancient Assyria: a Very Short Introduction by Karen Radner
Call Number: 935 RAD
ISBN: 9780198715900
Publication Date: 2015
Assyria was one of the most influential kingdoms of the Ancient Near East. In this Very Short Introduction, Karen Radner sketches the history of Assyria from city state to empire, from the early 2nd millennium BC to the end of the 7th century BC.
Assyria by Mario Liverani
Call Number: 935 LIV
ISBN: 9781575067544
Publication Date: 2017
This is an examination, in 30 chapters, of all aspects of the ancient Assyrian empire and its relationship to "empire theory" and the study of empires in general, explicating Assyria as the first of the genuine empires. The discussion also examines how ancient empires contribute to our understanding, despite differences, of modern empires.
I Am Ashurbanipal by Gareth Brereton
Call Number: HISTORY
ISBN: 9780500480397
Publication Date: 2018
Published to accompany a once-in-a-generation exhibition at the British Museum, I am Ashurbanipal gives a fascinating account of the Assyrian Empire told through the story of its last great ruler, and will highlight the importance of preserving Iraq's rich cultural heritage for future generations.
The Assyrians: the History of the Most Prominent Empire of the Ancient near East by Charles River Charles River Editors
Call Number: 935 ASS
ISBN: 9781502392398
Publication Date: 2014
The Assyrians: The History of the Most Prominent Empire of the Ancient Near East traces the history and legacy of Assyria across several millennia. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the history of the Assyrians like never before, in no time at all.
State Letters of Assyria by Robert H. Pfeiffer
Call Number: 935 PFE
ISBN: 9781258148737
Publication Date: 2011

eBooks

World Military Leaders by Mark Grossman
ISBN: 9780816074778
Publication Date: 2007
Leaders listed alphabetically Look up the name of the Assyrian King.
Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Ancient World by Peter I. Bogucki
ISBN: 9781438110165
Publication Date: 2009
The four-volume Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Ancient World offers comprehensive coverage of the ancient world, from prehistory to the fall of Rome, including Western and non-Western cultures and civilizations.
Use the search bar located at the top of the text (next to the page number).
Living in Ancient Mesopotamia by Norman Bancroft Hunt
ISBN: 9781438135427
Publication Date: 2008
Focuses on two ideal periods set in about 3500 BC (Sumer) and 1000 to 500 BC (Assyria and Babylonia). This book examines several aspects of daily life across various strata of society, from the kings and priests to the slaves; from food to religious beliefs.
Wars in the Ancient World (Prehistory to 600 CE) by Charles Phillips; Alan Axelrod
ISBN: 9781438163543
Publication Date: 2015
The Reference Guide to the Major Wars and Conflicts in History set covers some 2,000 wars from prehistory to the present. Entries describe not only the military aspect of war but also the social and political context in which the wars occurred, providing readers and researchers with the important facts as well as the historical background for each war.
Use the "search in this eBook" option to find information specific to your topic.

Websites

Assyria
An introduction to all the periods from Old Assyria to the decline and fall.
There are images of artifacts at the bottom of the page that may be worth exploring.
Assyria, 1365–609 B.C. - The Met
An overview of Assyria
The Assyrian Army - eBook
Published in 2012.
Assyrians to War: Positions, Patterns and Canons in the Tactics of the Assyrian Armies in the VII Century B.C., in A. Di Ludovico and D. Nadali (a cura di), Studi in onore di Paolo Matthiae presentati in occasione del suo sessantacinquesimo compleanno (CM
Click on the blue download button to access the full article.
The study of the representations of wars waged by the Assyrian armies aims to define and recognize a precise artistic intention in order to reproduce the historical events by the characterization of each component of Assyrian military power and the strategic system applied in each battle.
Search result for Assyria - Ancient History Encyclopedia
This results list has articles and images. Use the tabs at the top of the results list to select the resource type.
Sargon II - Ancient History Encyclopedia
Artifacts held in the British Museum
Search results for Assyria. Use the filters on the left side of the page to narrow the search results to the correct time period.
Fall of Assyria - Introduction to geopolitics and geography of the Ancient Near East
A 13 minute video by Professor Oded Lipschits, Ph.D. on the fall of Assyria. scroll down the page to see a link to a second video titled Fall of Assyria (B).

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