why were the acient assyrians considered the first true emipre?

how did they did they do it?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neo-Assyrian_Empire
it doesnt really give a straight answer anywhere on the wiki page

what i could guess is that they expended more than any others or that they had a official language

thanks for responding
Your answer is basically correct.

Did you read about the period of growth?
im reading
thanks ms.sue