Publisher's Synopsis
Egypt Under the Great Pyramid Builders is a historical book written by E. A. Wallis Budge. The book provides a comprehensive account of the ancient civilization of Egypt during the period of the Great Pyramid Builders. The author explores the political, social, and cultural life of ancient Egyptians, their religious beliefs, and the construction of the Great Pyramids. Budge presents a detailed analysis of the pharaohs who ruled during this period, including Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and their contributions to the development of ancient Egypt. The book also examines the role of the priesthood, the importance of the Nile River, and the daily life of the common people. With numerous illustrations and photographs, the book offers a fascinating insight into the world of ancient Egypt and its enduring legacy.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.