The Early History Of Egypt: From The Old Testament, Herodotus, Manetho, And The Hieroglyphical Inscriptions (1836)

The Early History of Egypt is a historical book written by Samuel Sharpe in 1836. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the early history of Egypt, drawing from various sources such as the Old Testament, Herodotus, Manetho, and hieroglyphical inscriptions. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in Egypt's early history. Sharpe begins by discussing the creation myths and the early dynasties of Egypt, including the legendary kings Menes and Narmer. He then moves on to the Old Kingdom, discussing the reigns of famous pharaohs such as Khufu and Menkaure, and the construction of the pyramids.Sharpe also covers the Middle Kingdom, which saw the rise of powerful pharaohs such as Amenemhet I and Senusret III, as well as the Hyksos invasion that led to the downfall of the Middle Kingdom. He then discusses the New Kingdom, which saw the reigns of famous pharaohs such as Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, and Akhenaten, and the construction of the great temples at Karnak and Luxor.Throughout the book, Sharpe provides detailed descriptions of the hieroglyphical inscriptions found on ancient Egyptian monuments and tombs, and he also discusses the work of early Egyptologists such as Champollion and Rosellini. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of Egypt and the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.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.