Legends of the Ancient World: The Life and Legacy of King Nebuchadnezzar II

*Includes pictures of Babylonian artifacts and historic art depicting Nebuchadnezzar and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.*Includes ancient accounts of Nebuchadnezzar's reign and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon*Discusses the legends and mysteries surrounding the Babylonian King, the Hanging Gardens, and the mentions of him in the Bible.*Includes a Table of Contents.Alongside Hammurabi, Nebuchadnezzar II is remembered as one of Ancient Babylon’s most influential kings. Nearly 1,000 years after his famous predecessor, Nebuchadnezzar oversaw the expansion of the Neo-Babylonian Empire during the 7th and 6th centuries B.C., which placed him in conflict with Egypt and the ancient kingdom of Judah. His ruthless conquest of Judah resulted in the destruction of Jerusalem and the entire kingdom, and it ultimately earned him notoriety in the Old Testament, where he is mentioned in the books of Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel.In addition to being depicted in the Bible, Nebuchadnezzar was well known amon