Ancient Records Of Egypt: Historical Documents From The Earliest Times To The Persian Conquest: The Eighteenth Dynasty V2 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428603318)

The book ""Ancient Records Of Egypt: Historical Documents From The Earliest Times To The Persian Conquest: The Eighteenth Dynasty V2"" by James Henry Breasted is a comprehensive collection of historical documents from ancient Egypt. The book covers the period from the earliest times to the Persian conquest, with a particular focus on the Eighteenth Dynasty. The author, James Henry Breasted, was a renowned Egyptologist and historian who spent many years studying and translating ancient Egyptian texts. He compiled this collection of documents to provide readers with a unique insight into the history, culture, and society of ancient Egypt. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering the Eighteenth Dynasty. It includes translations of a wide range of documents, including royal inscriptions, temple records, legal texts, and personal letters. These documents provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the ancient Egyptians, their beliefs, and their daily activities. The book also includes detailed introductions and commentary by the author, providing context and analysis of the documents. This helps readers to understand the historical significance of the texts and their relevance to modern scholarship. Overall, ""Ancient Records Of Egypt: Historical Documents From The Earliest Times To The Persian Conquest: The Eighteenth Dynasty V2"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history and culture. It provides a wealth of information and insights into one of the world's most fascinating 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: 142860331X
ISBN-13: 9781428603318
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/15/2006
Pages: 460
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.02d