Publisher's Synopsis
Egypt Under the Great Pyramid Builders is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge that provides a comprehensive account of ancient Egyptian civilization during the time of the construction of the Great Pyramids. The book covers various aspects of life in ancient Egypt, including religion, politics, art, architecture, and daily life. It explores the beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians, including their worship of gods and goddesses, their use of hieroglyphics, and their mummification practices. The book also delves into the construction of the Great Pyramids, examining the engineering techniques and tools used by the pyramid builders. Additionally, it discusses the social and economic factors that contributed to the pyramid construction, as well as the political and military history of the time. Overall, Egypt Under the Great Pyramid Builders is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history and culture.1902. Illustrated. Books on Egypt and Chaldaea, Vol. X of the Series. A History of Egypt From the End of the Neolithic Period to the Death of Cleopatra VII. B.C. 30. Volume II. Egypt Under the Great Pyramid Builders. E. A. Wallis Budge was the Curator of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum from 1894 to 1924. Budge is perhaps best known for translating The Egyptian Book of The Dead (also known as The Papyrus of Ani), as well as analyzing many of the practices of Egyptian religion, language and ritual. He was also involved in numerous archaeology digs in Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Sudan. The narrative begins with an account of Egypt and her people in the latter part of the Neolithic Period, and ends with the description of her conquest by the Romans under Caesar Octavianus, B.C. 30. The history of Egypt as an independent country properly ends with the death of Cleopatra, for this great queen was the last of the independent monarchs who succeeded to the throne of the Pharaohs. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.