An Account of Egypt (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169221338)

An Account of Egypt is a historical book written by Herodotus, a Greek historian who lived in the 5th century BC. The book provides a comprehensive description of ancient Egypt, its culture, religion, customs, and political system. Herodotus traveled extensively throughout Egypt, and his observations and experiences are recorded in this book. The book is divided into nine chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Egyptian life. The first chapter describes the geography of Egypt, including the Nile River and the surrounding desert. The second chapter covers the history of Egypt, from its earliest days to the Persian conquest. The third chapter deals with the religion and mythology of Egypt, including the worship of gods and goddesses such as Ra, Osiris, and Isis. The fourth chapter describes the customs and habits of the Egyptians, including their diet, clothing, and daily life. The fifth chapter covers the art and architecture of Egypt, including the construction of the pyramids and temples. The sixth chapter deals with the science and medicine of Egypt, including the use of herbs and the practice of embalming. The seventh chapter describes the political system of Egypt, including the role of the pharaoh and the administration of justice. The eighth chapter covers the military history of Egypt, including the wars with neighboring countries. The final chapter describes the customs and beliefs of the Egyptians concerning death and the afterlife. Overall, An Account of Egypt is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the ancient civilization of Egypt.Then as she was doing that which was enjoined by her father, the thief, hearing for what purpose this was done and having a desire to get the better of the king in resource, did thus: --from the body of one lately dead he cut off the arm at the shoulder and went with it under his mantle: and having gone in to the daughter of the king, and being asked that which the others also were asked, he related that he had done the most unholy deed when he cut off the head of his brother.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: Herodotus
ISBN-10: 1169221335
ISBN-13: 9781169221338
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 72
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.25d