The Decrees of Memphis and Canopus

By E.A. Wallis Budge

Book Overview

The Decrees of Memphis and Canopus is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, an Egyptologist and scholar of ancient Egyptian language and culture. The book is a translation of a collection of ancient Egyptian inscriptions known as the Memphis and Canopus Decrees, which were discovered in the late 19th century. The Memphis and Canopus Decrees are a set of royal decrees issued by pharaohs of the Ptolemaic dynasty, who ruled Egypt from 305 BC to 30 BC. These decrees were written in hieroglyphics and demotic script, and were inscribed on stone stelae and other monuments throughout Egypt. The decrees were issued to regulate various aspects of Egyptian life, such as the management of the Nile River, the collection of taxes, the protection of temples and sacred sites, and the punishment of criminals. They also provide insights into the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians, as well as their social and political structures.Budge's translation of the Memphis and Canopus Decrees is accompanied by extensive commentary and analysis, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural context of these ancient inscriptions. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Egyptian history, language, and culture, as well as anyone interested in the rich and complex civilization of ancient Egypt.1904. This compendium contains Volumes 1-3 of the original work. Volumes 1 and 2 are concerned with the Rosetta Stone, one of the most interesting and important objects in the National Collection of Egyptian Antiquities preserved in the British Museum. From it came the correct values of several of the letters of the Egyptian alphabet and it supplied many of the fundamental facts upon which the great superstructure of Egyptian decipherment was based. In the original Volume 3, the texts, with translations, from the Stele of Canopus are found.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: 1162595728
• ISBN13: 9781162595726
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 718 Pages
• Weight: 2.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"