Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Egypt by James Henry Breasted is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of ancient Egypt, from its earliest beginnings to the end of the New Kingdom. The book is divided into 32 chapters, each covering a different period or aspect of Egyptian history. Breasted begins by describing the geography and climate of Egypt and how it influenced the development of the civilization. He then goes on to discuss the prehistoric cultures that existed in the Nile Valley before the rise of the pharaohs. The book then delves into the history of the Old Kingdom, when the pyramids were built, and the Middle Kingdom, when Egypt became a major power in the region. Breasted also covers the period of foreign domination by the Hyksos and the subsequent expulsion of these invaders by the pharaohs. The New Kingdom, which saw the reign of famous pharaohs such as Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, and Akhenaten, is given extensive coverage. Breasted discusses the religious and cultural changes that occurred during this period, as well as the military campaigns and diplomatic relations with neighboring states. The book also covers the decline of the New Kingdom and the various foreign invasions and occupations that followed, including the rule of the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. Throughout the book, Breasted provides detailed descriptions of the art, architecture, religion, and daily life of the ancient Egyptians. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the people and places he describes. Overall, The Story of Egypt is an authoritative and engaging account of one of the world's most fascinating civilizations, written by a renowned Egyptologist.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Survey of the Ancient World, by James Henry Breasted. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766149315.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.