Naukratis, A Greek City In Egypt (1887)

By William Copley Winslow

Book Overview

Naukratis, A Greek City In Egypt is a historical book written by William Copley Winslow and first published in 1887. The book is a detailed account of the ancient Greek city of Naukratis, which was located in the Nile Delta region of Egypt. The author, who was a renowned archaeologist, provides an in-depth analysis of the city's history, culture, and society, based on his extensive research and excavations.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the city. The first chapter provides an overview of the city's location, history, and importance in ancient times. The subsequent chapters delve into the city's architecture, art, religion, and social structure. The author also discusses the city's trade relations with other ancient civilizations, such as Persia and Phoenicia.The book is richly illustrated with maps, diagrams, and photographs, which provide a visual representation of the city's layout and artifacts. The author also includes several translations of ancient Greek inscriptions found in Naukratis, which provide valuable insights into the city's culture and society.Overall, Naukratis, A Greek City In Egypt is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, archaeology, or Egyptology. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the city's history and culture, and is a testament to the author's expertise in the field.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: 1120652189
• ISBN13: 9781120652188
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"