Her kings add to their long list of titles that of 'ruler of Babylonia.' They either take the government of the south into their hands or exercise the privilege of appointing a governor of their choice to regulate the affairs of the Euphrates Valley.

From this time on, the history of Babylonia and Assyria may be viewed under a single aspect.

The third period of Babylonian history--the second of Assyrian history--thus begins about 1100 B.C., and continues till the fall of Assyria in the year 606 B.C.These five centuries represent the most glorious epoch of the united Mesopotamian empire.

During this time, Assyria rises to the height of an all-embracing power.

With far greater success than Egypt, she securely established her sovereignty over the lands bordering on the Mediterranean.