The Book of the Kings of Egypt V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162731735)

The Book of the Kings of Egypt V1 is a historical book written by E. A. Wallis Budge. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of ancient Egypt, covering the period from the earliest dynasties to the end of the 18th dynasty. It is a detailed chronicle of the reigns of the pharaohs, their accomplishments, and their failures. The book is divided into chapters, each dedicated to a particular pharaoh or dynasty. The author draws on a variety of sources, including inscriptions on monuments and tombs, papyri, and other historical documents. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt, and a must-read for students of Egyptology.1908. Or the Ka, Nebti, Horus, Suten Bat, and Ra names of the Pharaohs with transliterations, from Menes, the first dynastic king of Egypt, to the Emperor Decius, with chapters on the royal names, chronology, etc. One of the works of Books on Egypt and Chaldaea, Vol. XXIII of the Series. E. A. Wallis Budge was the Curator of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum from 1894 to 1924. Budge is perhaps best known for translating The Egyptian Book of The Dead (also known as The Papyrus of Ani), as well as analyzing many of the practices of Egyptian religion, language and ritual. He was also involved in numerous archaeology digs in Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Sudan. This volume reviews Dynasties I-XIX; covering the history of the pharaohs with reproductions of the hieroglyphics of each king. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162731737
ISBN-13: 9781162731735
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 286
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d