There are two main reasons why the Neo-Assyrian Empire became sopowerful between 934 A? 610 B.C. First, through this era, the powerof Assyria was largely dependent on the success of its army (Saggs,1962). Winer (1961) states that the Assyrian military perfected theart of war. During this time period, some 180 punitive expeditionsor campaigns were launched against foreign foes, rebellious vassalsor other anti-Assyrian groups (Olmstead, 1923). Second, theAssyrians developed an efficient and effective administrativesystem with which to maintain, supply and expand their empire.

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