Mesopotamia — The Age Of Agade- Inventing Empire In Ancient

Sargon’s genius wasn’t brutality (though there was plenty). It was institutional. The Akkadian Empire invented four core technologies of imperial rule that every subsequent empire—from Rome to Britain—would refine.

The story of the Akkadian Empire begins with the legend of Sargon. According to later texts, he was a cup-bearer to the King of Kish who rose from humble origins to claim divine favor. Unlike the Sumerian kings before him, Sargon wasn't content with being a local hegemon. The Age Of Agade- Inventing Empire In Ancient Mesopotamia