Description: This book transports readers to ancient Assyria, a land of opulence and intrigue, where the fate of an empire hangs in the balance. The story centers on Sardanapalus, a king renowned for his lavish lifestyle and indifference to the affairs of state. While Sardanapalus indulges in pleasure and the company of his concubines, a rebellion brews beneath the surface of his decadent court. The author weaves a tale of political machinations, clashing ideologies, and the complexities of power. The narrative delves into the moral dilemmas of rulership, contrasting the king’s hedonism with the ambition of his advisors, who seek to usurp his throne. The reader witnesses the conflict between the warrior-priest Beleses, who represents a traditional, religious view of leadership, and the soldier Arbaces, who embodies a more ruthless and pragmatic approach to power. The book also explores the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power, themes that resonate across centuries and cultures. The author’s exploration of Sardanapalus’s reign offers a thought-provoking commentary on the nature of kingship and the consequences of unchecked indulgence. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 1122
Type: textbook
Book Title: Works of Lord Byron : Complete in One Volume (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2017
Item Height: 1.2 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Poetry
Item Weight: 28.9 Oz
Author: George Gordon Byron
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
