The Akkadian Empire: An Enthralling Overview - Enthralling History Audiobook

Written by Enthralling History
Read by Jay Herbert
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Three short works on the often-overlooked Akkadian Empire

The Descent of the Sumerian Civilization and the Rise of the Akkadian Empire
By Ryan Moorhen
Alex White

Publisher: DTTV PUBLICATIONS
Release date: June 13, 2021
Duration: 01:17:51

The name of Sargon of Agade, or Akkad, bulks mainly in later Mesopoatmian tradition, and modern writers have regarded his reign as marking the most critical epoch in the ancient history of his country. The reference in the text of Nabonidus to the age of Naram-Sin has caused the Dynasty of Akkad to be taken as the canon, or standard, by which to measure the relative age of other dynasties or of rulers whose inscriptions have from time to time been recovered upon various early Mesopotamian sites.

Even those historians who have refused to place reliance upon the figures of Nabonidus have not, by so doing, detracted from the significance of Sargon’s position in history; and, since tradition associated his name with the founding of his empire, the terms “Pre-Sargonic” and “Post-Sargonic” have been generally employed as descriptive of the earlier and later periods in the history of Sumer and Akkad. The finding of early inscriptions of Shar-Gani-sharri of Akkad, and tablets dated in his reign, removed any tendency to discredit the historical value of the later traditions; and identify Shar-Gani-sharri with the Sargon of the Assyrian and Neo-Mesopotamian scribes ceased to be called in question. If anyone point in early Mesopotamian history was to be regarded as indeed established, it was the historical character of Sargon of Agade.

A recent discovery at Susa has introduced an additional element into the problem and has reopened its discussion along unfamiliar lines. Before introducing the new data, that must be explained and reconciled with the old; it will be well to refer briefly to the steps by which Sargon’s name was recovered, and his position in history deduced.

Akkadian Empire: The Legacy, History and Fall of the Akkadian Civilization
by Kelly Mass
Doug Greene

Publisher: Efalon Acies
Release date: January 31, 2022
Duration: 00:41:09

The Akkadian Empire is one of the oldest civilizations we know of. Dating back to a few thousand years B.C., it presents itself with some archaeological finds, as well as long-forgotten mysteries and unanswered questions that will probably remain that way.
However, despite of the many secrets this advanced, vast empire holds, it could definitely be worth our time to explore some of the things we do know. We can learn about their language, their government, and, as far as we have sources, about their economy, art, culture, and religion. If a study of that nature sounds like it’s a good match for your own curious nature, then I invite you to pay attention to and get this brief guide on the Akkadian Empire.

The Akkadian Empire: An Enthralling Overview of the Rise and Fall of the Akkadians
by Enthralling History
Jay Herbert

Publisher: Enthralling History
Release date: August 17, 2022
Duration: 03:32:05

Discover the remarkable history of the first ancient empire of Mesopotamia after the long-lived civilization of Sumer!

Where did Sargon the Great come from—this abandoned baby rescued from the river?
How did he grow up to daringly and dramatically conquer all of Mesopotamia and beyond?

What propelled his stunning ascent to rule the world’s first empire, which stretched from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea?

What can we learn about the fascinating origins and culture of the Akkadians and their unprecedented rise?

What curse preceded the empire’s cataclysmic fall?

This extensively researched, authoritative history of the Akkadian Empire will unlock the little known and awe-inspiring stories of the people who boldly changed the world. This easy-to-read, comprehensive, and engaging presentation with striking illustrations brings the Akkadian civilization to life.
Some of the fascinating questions you will explore include:
· What prehistoric people lived in Mesopotamia at the dawn of time?
· How did the world’s first cities vie for power?
· What precipitated Sargon’s rise from gardener to cupbearer to king?
· Why was Mesopotamia’s “Golden Age” golden?
· What horrific drought impelled the empire’s collapse?
· Why was the Akkadian military machine indomitable?
· How did the Akkadian’s life-like sculptures rival classical Greece 1,600 years later?
· Why was the first empire so short?
· What gods did the Akkadians worship, and how did their religion impact their lives?