Publisher's Synopsis
The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended is a historical work written by Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most renowned scientists in history. The book is focused on the chronology of ancient kingdoms, particularly those mentioned in the Bible. Newton argues that many of the dates and events in ancient history have been miscalculated or misinterpreted, and he attempts to correct these errors using his knowledge of mathematics, astronomy, and other scientific disciplines.The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the chronology of ancient kingdoms, including the Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Newton offers his own calculations and interpretations of various events, such as the reigns of kings and the dates of wars and other significant occurrences.The second part of the book is focused on the chronology of the Old Testament. Newton argues that many of the dates and events in the Bible have been misunderstood or misinterpreted, and he offers his own calculations and interpretations of various events, such as the reigns of kings and the dates of important events like the Flood and the Exodus.Overall, The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended is a fascinating work that offers a unique perspective on ancient history and the Bible. Newton's insights and calculations are still studied and debated by historians and scholars today, making this book an important contribution to the field of ancient history.1728. Contents: Of the Chronology of the First Ages of the Greeks; Of the Empire of Egypt; Of the Assyrian Empire; Of the two Contemporary Empires of the Babylonians and Medes; A Description of the Temple of Solomon; and Of the Empire of the Persians.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.
