A Short History of the Egyptian People

by E.A. Wallis Budge

Book Overview

A Short History of the Egyptian People by E. A. Wallis Budge is a comprehensive account of the history of ancient Egypt. The book covers the period from the pre-dynastic era to the end of the Roman occupation, providing a detailed overview of the political, social, and cultural developments that took place during this time. The author, who was a renowned Egyptologist, draws on a wide range of sources including inscriptions, papyri, and archaeological findings to provide a detailed and accurate account of the history of Egypt. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Egyptian history, each of which is organized chronologically and thematically. The first few chapters of the book provide an overview of the geography and climate of Egypt, as well as the pre-dynastic period and the rise of the first dynasties. The subsequent chapters cover the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, as well as the period of foreign domination and the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. Throughout the book, Budge provides insights into the religious beliefs, social structures, and cultural practices of the Egyptian people. He also discusses the role of the pharaohs, the development of the Egyptian writing system, and the construction of monumental architecture such as the pyramids. Overall, A Short History of the Egyptian People is an accessible and informative introduction to the history of ancient Egypt. It is suitable for both academic and general readers who are interested in learning more about this fascinating civilization.1914. With chapters on their religion, daily life, etc. This work was written with the view of providing beginners with a handy introduction to the study of Egyptian history. The first six chapters are devoted to a description of the country of Egypt and the Nile, and the ancient Egyptians, and the principle facts of their history, which covers a period of more than 4,000 years. The next three chapters describe briefly the main outlines of the religion and daily life of this wonderful people and their worship of the dead.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162593709
• ISBN13: 9781162593708
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"