Sennacherib, King of Assyria (Archaeology and Biblical Studies)

**A critical resource for students and scholars of the ancient Near East and the Bible** Josette Elayi’s __Sennacherib, King of Assyria__ is the only biography of Sargon II’s famous son. Elayi traces the reign of Sennacherib in context in order to illuminate more fully the life and contributions of this warlord, builder, innovator, and social reformer—a unique figure among the Assyrian kings. Elayi offers both an evaluation of this royal figure and an assessment of the Assyrian Empire by interpreting the historical information surrounding the decisive events of his reign. **Features:** Exploration of why Sennacherib did not seize Jerusalem or remove Hezekiah from the throne An extensive investigation of annals, royal inscriptions, letters, palace reliefs, clay tablets, and excavation reports Maps and tables **Josette Elayi** is honorary researcher at the French National Center for Scientific Research. She is the editor of __Transeuphratene__, editor of seventy books, and author of more than thirty books, including __Sargon II, King of Assyria __(2017).____ Josette Elayi's Sennacherib, King Of Assyria Is The Only Extant Biography Of Sargon Ii's Infamous Son. This Critical Resource For Students And Scholars Traces The Reign Of Sennacherib In Context In Order To Illuminate More Fully The Life And Contributions Of The Warlord, Builder, Innovator, And Social Reformer, Who Was Unique Among The Assyrian Kings. Elayi Offers Both An Evaluation Of This Royal Figure And An Assessment Of The Assyrian Empire By Interpreting The Historical Information Surrounding The Decisive Events Of His Reign.--provided By Publisher. A Portrait Of Sennacherib -- Sennacherib, The Crown Prince -- Accession And Priority Campaigns (705-701) -- Consolidating The Empire (700-695) -- Focusing On Babylonia And Its Allies (694-689) -- End Of Reign (688-681) -- Traditions And Reforms -- Building And Innovation. Josette Elayi. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 211-219) And Index. Josette Elayi's Sennacherib, King of Assyria is the only extant biography of Sargon II's infamous son. This critical resource for students and scholars traces the reign of Sennacherib in context in order to illuminate more fully the life and contributions of this warlord, builder, innovator, and social reformer--a unique figure among the Assyrian kings. Elayi offers both an evaluation of this royal figure and an assessment of the Assyrian Empire by interpreting the historical information surrounding the decisive events of his reign. Cover Contents Abbreviations Chronology of Sennacherib’s Reign Introduction Portrait of Sennacherib Sennacherib, the Crown Prince Accession and Priority Campaigns (705–701) Consolidating the Empire (700–695) Focusing on Babylonia and Its Allies (694–689) End of Reign (688–681) Traditions and Reforms Building and Innovation Conclusion: Assessment of Sennacherib's Reign Selected Bibliography Index of Ancient Sources Index of Modern Authors Index of Personal Names