A History Of The Ancient Egyptians (1908) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436570732)

""A History of the Ancient Egyptians"" is a comprehensive account of the civilization that flourished along the Nile River for thousands of years. Written by James Henry Breasted and first published in 1908, the book explores the political, social, cultural, and religious aspects of ancient Egyptian life. It covers the period from prehistoric times to the end of the New Kingdom, with a focus on the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Breasted draws on a wide range of sources, including inscriptions, monuments, and papyri, to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of this fascinating civilization. He discusses the pharaohs, the gods and goddesses, the pyramids and other monumental architecture, the art and literature, and the daily life of ordinary Egyptians. The book also includes maps, illustrations, and a glossary of terms. ""A History of the Ancient Egyptians"" remains a classic work of Egyptology and an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of one of the world's great civilizations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Henry Breasted
ISBN-10: 1436570735
ISBN-13: 9781436570732
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 496
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d