
ANCIENT EGYPT - BY - GEORGE RAWLINSON, M.A. - CAMDEN PROFESSOR OF ANCIENT HISTORY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD AND CORRESPONDING MEMBER OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF TURIN; AUTHOR OF "THE FIVE GREAT MONARCHIES OF THE ANCIENT EASTERN WORLD." ETC., ETC. - WITH THE COLLABORATION OF - ARTHUR GILMAN, M.A. AUTHOR OF "THE STORY OF ROME," ETC.
TENTH EDITION - LONDON T. FISHER UNWIN - PATERNOSTER SQUARE, E.C.
COPYRIGHT BY T. FISHER UNWIN, 1886 (For Great Britain)
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
THE STORY OF ANCIENT EGYPT.
I. THE LAND OF EGYPT.
II. THE PEOPLE OF EGYPT.
III. THE DAWN OF HISTORY.
IV. THE PYRAMID BUILDERS.
V. THE RISE OF THEBES TO POWER, AND THE EARLY THEBAN KINGS.
Step into the world of the Nile, where the river’s steady pulse shaped a landscape unlike any other. This guide paints a vivid picture of Egypt’s geography—from the fertile floodplain to the stark deserts—and explores how its climate, flora and fauna fed a civilization that saw the river as a divine gift. Alongside the natural setting, the book delves into the everyday lives, beliefs and social structures of the ancient Egyptians, revealing their love of color, humor, and a spirited religion that embraced countless gods and the promise of an afterlife.
The narrative then turns to the monumental achievements that still awe us today. It unpacks the daring vision behind the great pyramids, the organization of the labor force, and the early dynastic kings who first turned stone into symbols of eternity. By weaving together geography, culture and architecture, the work offers a fresh, approachable portrait of a society that has fascinated scholars for centuries.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (578K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Susan Skinner and Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net.
Release date
2005-04-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1812–1902
A Victorian scholar with a gift for making the ancient world readable, he wrote widely on Assyria, Persia, and the historical setting of the Bible. His books helped introduce generations of English readers to the great civilizations of the Near East.
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1837–1909
Best remembered as an educator, writer, and early advocate for higher education for women, he helped shape the institution that grew into Radcliffe College. He also wrote widely on history, literature, and biography for general readers.
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