<span>The Assyrians were known for their fighting. They were skilled at using chariots. They also developed iron weapons. ... Another achievement of the Assyrians was the development of a famous library at Nineveh by King Ashurbanipal. </span>
The author is using this poem to condemn "oppression" which can be understood by his use of the words having to do with secrecy, which is usually symptom of oppression.
