Author: Caleb

Summary

So, it is important that you make sure that your populace likes you as a ruler, that you have a large army with strategists, and a good rep so that your enemies fear you and that they would not dare try to oppose you.
Assyrian History
Assyria was a Mesopotamian empire that grew out of the city-state of Ashur. It was one of the greatest empires in Mesopotamia, At its height, the Assyrian Empire extended from Anatolia in the west, to Armenia in the north, to Media in the east, and to Egypt in the south. Among the great warrior-kings of Assyria are the famous names of Ashurnasirpal, Shalmaneser III, Tiglath-Pileser III, Sargon II,Esarhaddon, and, famous both for his political and military accomplishments as well as his vast library atNineveh, Ashurbanipal.

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How to make an Empire and Be a Good Ruler

Caleb Hood
P:1
12/16/13
Nation Brochure

The starting Ages

Like most Empires, Assyria did not just start off as an Empire. It grew out of the city stae of Ashur, and was one of the greatest empires in Mesopotamia. It had to grow to become that. This takes confidence. This takes an Army, and a populace that likes you and supports you, as a ruler. Or just an Army that will obey you. You must have good tactics, and sometimes be ruthless. You might have to cut the water supply to cities off and then suddenly send a ton of water crashing over a city anf flooding it and killing everyone there. If you want to go the extra mile and get a reputation as a ruthless leader and then you might not have to invade a place and pillage and burn it in order to take it over, they would just give it to you.

So in conclusion, you need a good, in this case meaning “bad” or evil, rep, an army that is powerful, and a populace that likes you.
Raising an Army
You can raise an Army in many different ways. Find a village full of peasants that is under oppression of some ruler and train the village to fight and then overpower the ruler oppressing the town and they will be loyal to you. You could have fought along side others and they might be willing to be in your army. Lastly, you could go around and round up people at local taverns and bars and get them to fight for a local cause like the Militia did in the Revolution. Also you could inherit it. You will want to have people who have fought before, people like generals who know strategy.
Command and Conquer
After you have raised an army, you must go and conquer other towns and villages and build your empire. After you have conquered several towns and nations, you must unite them and govern them. Then you must establish a capital, and declare yourself a nation. Make people know of your nation, and then begin the conquest of conquering other nations. You must be careful of rebellions, you should keep close watch over your currently owned cities, and the ones you have already conquered, or they might rebel and overthrow you.
Being a Good Ruler
After you have established a strong empire, you should “retire” from the wars, and set back and take care of your people, and not just after all the war, you should do it when you are out conquering as well. Make sure you listen to your peoples needs and wants and meet them.

Caleb Hood
P:1
12/16/13
Nation Brochure