The History of Egypt V13

By L. W. King

Book Overview

The History of Egypt V13 is a book written by L. W. King that delves into the ancient history of Egypt. This book is the thirteenth volume in a series that covers the entirety of Egypt's history. In this volume, King explores the period from the reign of Amenhotep III to the end of the 18th dynasty. The book provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments of this period, including the reigns of well-known pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Akhenaten. King's writing is based on extensive research and draws on a variety of sources, including inscriptions, papyri, and archaeological findings. The History of Egypt V13 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt, and it provides a comprehensive overview of this fascinating period.1906. The last of a thirteen volume history of Egypt and the surrounding civilizations. This volume adds to the work of G. Maspero, revising his history of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, in the light of recent discoveries. The set is spectacularly illustrated with over twelve hundred plates and illustrations. Contents of volume thirteen: Discovery of prehistoric Egypt; Abydos and the first three dynasties; Memphis and the pyramids; Recent excavations in Western Asia and the dawn of Chaldean history; Elam and Babylon, the Country of the Sea and the Kassites; Early Babylonian life and customs; Temples and tombs of Thebes; Assyrian and neo-Babylonian Empires in the light of recent discoveries; Last days of Ancient Egypt.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: 1162591048
• ISBN13: 9781162591049
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"