Publisher's Synopsis
Egypt in the Neolithic and Archaic Periods is a historical book written by E. A. Wallis Budge. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the prehistoric and early dynastic periods of ancient Egypt, covering the period from around 5000 BC to 2700 BC. The author explores the social, economic, and political developments of this period, including the emergence of the first complex societies, the development of agriculture, and the rise of the first pharaohs.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of life in ancient Egypt during the Neolithic and Archaic periods. Topics covered include the geography and climate of Egypt during this time, the emergence of early settlements and the development of agriculture, the rise of the first dynasties, and the construction of monumental architecture such as the pyramids.Budge draws on a range of sources to provide a detailed and engaging account of this fascinating period in Egyptian history. He uses archaeological evidence, inscriptions, and written records to reconstruct the lives of the people who lived in ancient Egypt during this time, and to shed light on the cultural, religious, and artistic developments of the period.Overall, Egypt in the Neolithic and Archaic Periods is an informative and accessible book that will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt or the development of early human societies.1902. Illustrated. Books on Egypt and Chaldaea, Vol. IX of the Series. A History of Egypt From the End of the Neolithic Period to the Death of Cleopatra VII. B.C. 30. Volume I. Egypt in the Neolithic and Archaic Periods. 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.