Richard Lepsius: A Biography (1887)

By Georg Ebers and Zoe Dana Underhill

Book Overview

""Richard Lepsius: A Biography"" is a book written by Georg Ebers and published in 1887. The book is a detailed account of the life of Richard Lepsius, a prominent German Egyptologist and linguist of the 19th century. The biography covers Lepsius' early life, education, and career as a scholar, as well as his contributions to the field of Egyptology, his travels to Egypt and other parts of the world, and his personal life. The book provides insights into Lepsius' methods of research, his theories, and his discoveries, including his work on deciphering hieroglyphs and his publication of the first comprehensive modern edition of the Egyptian Book of the Dead. The biography also sheds light on Lepsius' relationships with other scholars and his interactions with the political and cultural climate of his time. Overall, ""Richard Lepsius: A Biography"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Egyptology, the development of linguistic studies, and the life and work of one of the most influential scholars of the 19th century.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: 1165802090
• ISBN13: 9781165802098
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"