Egypt Under The Priest-Kings, Tanites, And Nubians (1902)

By E.A. Wallis Budge

Book Overview

Egypt Under The Priest-Kings, Tanites, And Nubians is a historical book written by Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge and published in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of ancient Egypt during the reign of the priest-kings, Tanites, and Nubians. Budge delves into the political and social structure of these periods, detailing the various rulers and their accomplishments, as well as the cultural and religious practices of the time.The book begins by exploring the reign of the priest-kings, who were believed to have ruled Egypt during the early dynastic period. Budge examines the various theories surrounding these rulers and their impact on Egyptian society. He then moves on to the Tanite period, which saw the rise of the 21st dynasty and the rule of the Pharaohs Smendes and Psusennes I. Budge details the political and military achievements of these rulers, as well as their contributions to art, architecture, and religion.Finally, the book concludes with an exploration of the Nubian period, which saw the rise of the 25th dynasty and the rule of the Pharaohs Piye, Shabaka, and Taharqa. Budge examines the political and cultural impact of these rulers on Egypt, as well as their interactions with neighboring kingdoms.Overall, Egypt Under The Priest-Kings, Tanites, And Nubians is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed account of the history of ancient Egypt during these important periods. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164531697
• ISBN13: 9781164531692
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"