Publisher's Synopsis
An Account of Egypt is a historical book written by Herodotus, a Greek historian, in the 5th century BC. The book is a detailed description of the culture, society, and history of ancient Egypt. It covers a wide range of topics such as the geography of Egypt, the religious beliefs and practices of the Egyptians, the political system, and the daily life of the people.The book is divided into nine chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Egyptian life. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography of Egypt, including its climate, landscape, and natural resources. The second chapter is dedicated to the history of Egypt, from the reign of the pharaohs to the Persian conquest.The third chapter discusses the religious beliefs and practices of the Egyptians, including their worship of various gods and goddesses. The fourth chapter focuses on the Egyptian social system, including the role of women, slaves, and the ruling class. The fifth chapter covers the arts and sciences of ancient Egypt, including their architecture, medicine, and mathematics.The sixth chapter describes the Egyptian military, including their weapons, tactics, and battles. The seventh chapter is dedicated to the Nile River, which was the lifeblood of ancient Egypt. The eighth chapter covers the customs and traditions of the Egyptians, including their festivals and funerary practices. The final chapter provides an overview of the various cities and regions of Egypt.Overall, An Account of Egypt is a comprehensive and detailed account of ancient Egypt, providing valuable insights into the culture and society of one of the world's oldest civilizations.Then as she was doing that which was enjoined by her father, the thief, hearing for what purpose this was done and having a desire to get the better of the king in resource, did thus: --from the body of one lately dead he cut off the arm at the shoulder and went with it under his mantle: and having gone in to the daughter of the king, and being asked that which the others also were asked, he related that he had done the most unholy deed when he cut off the head of his brother.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
