A History Of Egypt: During The Seventeenth And Eighteenth Dynasties (1896)

By William Matthew Flinders Petrie

Book Overview

""A History of Egypt: During the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Dynasties"" is a book written by William Matthew Flinders Petrie and published in 1896. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Egypt during the period of the seventeenth and eighteenth dynasties, covering a span of over 200 years. Petrie, who was a renowned Egyptologist, draws on a vast range of sources, including inscriptions, monuments, and papyri, to present a detailed and nuanced picture of the political, social, and cultural developments of the time. The book covers the reigns of famous pharaohs such as Thutmose III, Amenhotep III, and Akhenaten, as well as lesser-known rulers and officials. Petrie's writing style is clear and engaging, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers. Overall, ""A History of Egypt: During the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Dynasties"" is an important work of scholarship that remains relevant to the study of ancient Egypt today.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: 1437455980
• ISBN13: 9781437455984
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"