Ancient Egypt

A History of Egypt from pre-dynastic time to the Persian invasions

Ancient EgyptA History of Egypt from pre-dynastic time to the Persian invasions of 400 B.C. Written by Oxford professor of ancient history, George Rawlinson, with the collaboration of Arthur Gilman.Numerous illustrations and reproductions from engravingsGeorge Rawlinson (1812-1902), English churchman, scholar and historian, is most well known for his translation of the History of Herodotus (in collaboration with Sir Henry Rawlinson and Sir Gardner Wilkinson) [1858-1860]; The Five Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World [1862-1867]; and this Great study of Ancient Egypt.This book is an account of Ancient Egypt, combining its antiquities with its history. Covering all aspects of life in ancient culture---manners, customs, art, science, literature, religion, and presents the general course of important historical events.His chief publications are his translation of the History of Herodotus (in collaboration with Sir Henry Rawlinson and Sir John Gardiner Wilkinson), 1858-60; The Five Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World, 1862-67; The Sixth Great Oriental Monarchy (Parthian), 1873; The Seventh Great Oriental Monarchy (Sassanian), 1875; Manual of Ancient History, 1869; Historical Illustrations of the Old Testament, 1871; The Origin of Nations, 1877; History of Ancient Egypt, 1881; Egypt and Babylon, 1885; History of Phoenicia, 1889; Parthia, 1893; Memoir of Major-General Sir HC Rawlinson, 1898. He was a contributor to the Speaker's Commentary, the Pulpit Commentary, Smith's Dictionary of the Bible, and various similar publications; and he was the author of the article "Herodotus" in the 9th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica.

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