# The Correspondence of Sargon II, Part II, Vol. 1

By **Giovanni Battista Lanfranchi**

- ISBN-13: 9781575063263
- Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 320
- Published: 30 Jun 1990
- Language: en
- Price: £47.99 (new)
- Categories: History, Ancient, Literary Criticism

## About this book

The Correspondence of Sargon II, Part II is a scholarly work of ancient history and literary criticism published by Pennsylvania State University Press. This volume continues the publication of royal letters originally started in SAA 1. The text focuses on the diplomatic and administrative communications of Sargon II, providing critical insights into the governance of the Neo-Assyrian Empire.

The letters in this volume originate from a specific geographical crescent extending from the Diyala river across the Mesopotamian plain. These documents highlight the transition between the alluvial plains and the highlands of Anatolia and Iran, including the Zagros chain and eastern Taurus. By analyzing these records, the author examines the strategic and regional dynamics of the ancient world through a detailed historical lens.

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