The Egyptian Sudan: Its History and Monuments V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162734958)

The Egyptian Sudan: Its History and Monuments V1 is a comprehensive book written by E. A. Wallis Budge. The book explores the history and monuments of the Egyptian Sudan, which is the region between Egypt and the equator. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the history and monuments of the region from prehistoric times to the Islamic period. The book provides a detailed account of the ancient kingdoms and civilizations that existed in the Egyptian Sudan, including the Nubian kingdoms of Kush and Mero�����, as well as the Christian kingdoms of Makuria and Alodia. The author also discusses the role of the region in the trade and commerce of ancient times, as well as its interactions with neighboring civilizations such as Egypt and Ethiopia.In addition to the historical account, the book also provides a detailed description of the monuments and archaeological sites that exist in the region. This includes the pyramids of Mero�����, the temples of Amun at Jebel Barkal, and the Christian churches of Old Dongola. The author provides detailed illustrations and photographs of these monuments, making the book an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient history and archaeology.Overall, The Egyptian Sudan: Its History and Monuments V1 is an authoritative and comprehensive account of the history and monuments of the Egyptian Sudan. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both academic and general readership.Volume One of Two. With Numerous illustrations. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417982802.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: 1162734957
ISBN-13: 9781162734958
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 736
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.47d