About the book: 2015 / The proposed work is an attempt to systematically present the centuries-old history of the Ancient Assyrian state. Arose on the site of a settlement of cattle breeders, the tiny city of Ashur a few millennia turned into a huge Neo-Assyrian empire - in fact, the first empire in human history. This centuries-old path turned out to be full of twists and turns, ups and downs. However, after each period of oblivion, the Assyrian state was reborn like a phoenix from the ashes. The guarantee of this, in addition to the convenient geographical location and the often successful foreign policy situation, was a whole galaxy of talented kings and the rich military experience of the Assyrians. The book is intended for all compatriots who are interested in the history of ancient civilizations, in particular the Ancient East, as well as for people interested in the phenomenon of empires.