This was a good book. 201 pages devoted to the story of Sargon II, then 100 pages of appendicies, notes, bibliography and index.

By the time Sargon II ascended to the throne, the Assyrian empire and its military was well established. Sargon II, being a shrewd diplomat and fierce warrior King took it to the next level through consolidation of power, annexation of commercial trade routes, and major building projects (including the huge city of Dur-Sharrukin). His eventual death in battle was a blow to the Assyrian empire, but not a fatal one. Assyria would continue under his son Sennacherib.

Good book. Kept my interest.