The Akkadian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the First Ancient Empire of Mesopotamia

Captivating History tells the story of Sargon the Great and the Akkadian Empire he built, the world's first true empire. From his legendary origins as a basket-child on the Euphrates to his conquest of the Sumerian city-states, this guide covers the rise and mysterious fall of the world's first imperial power and its enduring influence on all later civilizations.