The Conquest of Assyria

’… an elegantly well written and irresistibly exciting book. A well researched and eminently learned work, it keeps jargon to a minimum, making it accessible to every reader.’ - Weekendavisen‘Mogens Trolle Larsen has written a book which excels itself in terms of gripping narrative and pure excitement.’ - Jyllands Posten‘Professor Larsen’s scholarly book describes the history of Assyrian excavation and the rivalry for buried Mesopotamian treasure between England and France.’ - Irish Independent’[Larsen] has a rare gift of empathy with men long dead, and goes about unmasking the false claims of Rawlinson and salvaging the reputations of others as if they were current injustices. His book, moreover, is beautifully written and illustrated.’ - Times Literary Supplement

Mogens Trolle Larsen is a professor emeritus of Assyriology at the University of Copenhagen. He has written extensively on ancient Near Eastern history, society, and administration, with a particular focus on the Old Assyrian period and its merchant networks. His research spans a wide range of topics, including cuneiform studies, trade and economy, social structures, and political history of Mesopotamia. He is the author of several influential books and articles in the field.