Sennacherib's Campaign in Syria, Phoenicia, and Palestine According to His Own Annals (1875)

Sennacherib's Campaign in Syria, Phoenicia, and Palestine: According to His Own Annals (1875) is a historical account of the military campaign led by the Assyrian king Sennacherib in the 7th century BCE. The book is authored by Henry Gustavus Kieme and is based on the king's own annals, which were discovered in the ruins of his palace in Nineveh. The book provides a detailed account of Sennacherib's military operations in the region, including his conquest of the cities of Tyre, Sidon, and Jerusalem. It also describes the political and social context of the time, including the alliances and conflicts between the various kingdoms and city-states in the region. Kieme's work is considered an important contribution to the study of ancient Near Eastern history and is widely cited by scholars in the field. The book provides valuable insights into the military tactics and strategies of the Assyrian empire, as well as the cultural and political dynamics of the region during the 7th century BCE.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.