Ancient Records of Egypt

von James Henry Breasted

400 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"Ancient Records of Egypt", Volume 1, is a foundational collection of translated historical documents from the Nile Valley, meticulously compiled and translated by the pioneering Egyptologist James Henry Breasted. This first volume, focusing on the First through the Seventeenth Dynasties, serves as an essential primary source for understanding the foundations of Egyptian civilization, covering the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and the Second Intermediate Period.Through rigorous scholarship, Breasted presents a chronological survey of inscriptions from monuments, tombs, and stelae, offering readers direct access to the administrative, religious, and political life of the early dynasties. The work includes royal decrees, biographical sketches of high officials, and accounts of military expeditions, providing a vivid portrait of a society evolving from its earliest unified stages to the height of its administrative complexity. As a cornerstone of Egyptology, "Ancient Records of Egypt" remains an invaluable resource for historians, archaeologists, and students of the ancient world. Breasted's translations bring to life the voices of the past, ensuring that these fragile records are preserved and accessible for modern scholarship. This volume is a vital tool for anyone seeking to explore the authentic texts that define the history of one of humanity's most enduring and fascinating civilizations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025432533
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press