The History of Egypt V1

The History of Egypt V1 is a comprehensive book written by Gaston Maspero, a renowned French Egyptologist, that delves into the rich history of Egypt from the earliest times up until the end of the 18th dynasty. This first volume covers the prehistoric period, the Old Kingdom, the first intermediate period, and the Middle Kingdom. The author provides a detailed and insightful account of the political, social, religious, and cultural developments of these eras, drawing on a wide range of sources including inscriptions, papyri, and archaeological evidence. Maspero's writing style is clear and engaging, making this book accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in ancient Egyptian history. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of one of the world's most fascinating civilizations.The first of a thirteen volume history of Egypt and the surrounding civilizations. This volume begins 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 one: The Nile and Egypt; Gods of Egypt; Legendary history of Egypt. 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.