Dwellers on the Nile (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162578613)

Dwellers on the Nile by E. A. Wallis Budge is a historical and anthropological study of the ancient Egyptian civilization. The book explores the daily life, customs, beliefs, and practices of the people who lived along the Nile River over 4,000 years ago. Budge examines various aspects of ancient Egyptian society, including their religion, art, architecture, language, and literature. He also delves into the history of Egypt, from the pre-dynastic period to the end of the New Kingdom. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including hieroglyphic inscriptions, papyri, and archaeological evidence, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the civilization that produced the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley of the Kings. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient Egypt and its enduring legacy.1910. Chapters on the life, literature, history and customs of the Ancient Egyptians. Contents: Decipherment of the Egyptian Hieroglyphics; Egyptian Language and Writing; Land of Egypt, Its People and Their History; Illustrations of the Pentateuch and Bible Passage from the Egyptian Monuments; Egyptian Literature; Burial of the Dead; The Mummy; Book of the Dead; Life of the Ancient Egyptians; Architecture and Art.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: E. A. Wallis Budge
ISBN-10: 1162578610
ISBN-13: 9781162578613
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 210
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.44d