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1. Akkadian Empire

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   Military and Ideology
   The Akkadian military was renowned for its professionalization. Sargon/) is credited with maintaining a standing army whose loyalty was secured through guaranteed quarterly payments of aged barley beer and mandatory attendance at state-sponsored theatrical performances focusing on the heroic exploits of the previous season's chief barley harvester.…