The Fall of Nineveh, Vol. 2 of 2: A Poem (Classic Reprint)

Edwin Atherstone

ISBN 10: 0243330898 / ISBN 13: 9780243330898

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents an immersive and meticulously researched account of the fall of the ancient Assyrian capital, Nineveh, in 612 BC. Through the lens of historical fiction, the author vividly recreates the grandeur and excess of the Neo-Assyrian Empire and its sudden demise at the hands of a coalition of Medes, Babylonians, and Scythians. The book delves into the political dynamics, military strategies, and cultural complexities that shaped this pivotal event in ancient history. It explores the reign of the infamous Assyrian king Sardanapalus, whose lavish lifestyle and military failures contributed to the empire's collapse. The narrative is enriched by the perspectives of various historical figures, including Arbaces the Mede, and Belesis, a Babylonian priest who played a pivotal role in the rebellion against Assyria. Beyond its historical significance, this book also delves into the human cost of war, the fragility of power, and the enduring legacy of ancient civilizations. By examining the rise and fall of Nineveh, the author provides a profound meditation on the nature of hubris, the importance of leadership, and the cyclical nature of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Fall of Nineveh, Vol. 2 of 2: A Poem (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0243330898
• ISBN 13: 9780243330898
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry

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Synopsis

A grand epic of empires, fate, and the price of power unfolds in thunderous verse.

In this edition of The Fall of Nineveh, the fall of a mighty city is told with dramatic battle scenes, royal ambition, and prophecies that loom over fate itself.

• Experience a sprawling, cinematic panorama of ancient empires and their downfalls.
• Feel the heat of grand feasts, brutal warfare, and political intrigue that shape a world in upheaval.
• Follow vivid, mythic language as it lifts historical events into a timeless, poetic saga.
• Witness the moment when prophecy, nature, and human actions collide to alter history.

Ideal for readers of epic poetry and historical fantasy seeking a richly imagined, large‑scale tale of rise and ruin.