The Akkadian Empire A Captivating Guide to the First Ancient Empire of Mesopotamia and How Sargon the Great [Audiobook] [#472659]

English | ASIN: B0BHFHGKK3 | 2022 | 3 hours and 4 minutes | MP3 | M4B | 104 MB
Was there an empire older and more important than mighty Egypt? There were a few, but the Akkadian Empire, born out of the cradle of civilization, is thought to be the first. And it was a game-changer. Its creation inspired conquerors and other empire-builders throughout history and spawned two world powers. Its epics, legends, and beliefs influence religions and cultures even today—and make for some darn good listening. Known mostly through clay tablets and stelae, the truth about the Akkadian Empire has intrigued and at times eluded scholars and historians. Victory reliefs made grandiose claims, and propaganda was rampant. Legendary poems countered cautionary tales about arrogance and oppression. We will discuss the men who ruled the empire and the legends that define what we know about them.