Esarhaddon was one of the most important kings of Assyria, ruling during a period of great change and upheaval in the ancient world. This book provides a detailed history of his reign, drawing on a variety of sources to paint a vivid picture of life in ancient Assyria. Written by renowned Egyptologist E. A. Wallis Budge, the book provides a valuable perspective on this fascinating period of history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.