Syria And Egypt From The Tell El Amarna Letters (1898)

Syria And Egypt: From The Tell El Amarna Letters (1898) is a historical book written by renowned British archaeologist, William Matthew Flinders Petrie. The book is based on the Tell el-Amarna letters, a collection of clay tablets discovered by Petrie during his excavations in Egypt in the late 19th century.The book provides a detailed account of the political and social history of Syria and Egypt during the 14th century BC, as revealed by the Tell el-Amarna letters. These letters were written by various rulers and officials of the time, including the Pharaoh Akhenaten of Egypt and his wife Nefertiti, and shed light on the diplomatic and economic relations between the two kingdoms.Petrie's book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the letters from Syria and the second part on those from Egypt. Each section provides a comprehensive analysis of the letters, including their historical context, linguistic features, and cultural significance.Overall, Syria And Egypt: From The Tell El Amarna Letters (1898) is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Egypt and Syria. Petrie's meticulous research and insightful analysis make this book a must-read for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike.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.