The History of Egypt V7 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162590981)

The History of Egypt V7 is a book written by Gaston Maspero, a renowned French Egyptologist. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Egypt from the time of the New Kingdom to the end of the Ptolemaic period. It covers the political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization, including the reigns of the pharaohs, the development of religion and art, and the interactions with neighboring civilizations.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific period of Egyptian history. Maspero provides detailed descriptions of the major events and figures of each period, drawing on a wide range of sources, including archaeological evidence, inscriptions, and ancient texts. He also includes discussions of the major debates and controversies in the field of Egyptology, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the complexities of studying ancient Egypt.Overall, The History of Egypt V7 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt. It is well-written, thoroughly researched, and provides a comprehensive overview of this fascinating civilization.The seventh of a thirteen volume history of Egypt and the surrounding civilizations. This volume continues a treatment of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria by G. Maspero, translated by M.L. McClure, and edited by A.H. Sayce. The set is spectacularly illustrated with over twelve hundred plates and illustrations. Contents of volume seven: Assyrian revival and the struggle for Syria; Tiglath-Pileser III and the organization of the Assyrian Empire from 745 to 722 BC; Sargon of Assyria.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: G. Maspero, A. H. Sayce
ISBN-10: 116259098X
ISBN-13: 9781162590981
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 444
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.19lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.90d