Augste Mariette / Mary Brodrick
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Outlines of Ancient Egyptian History is a historical book written by Auguste Mariette in 1892. The book is a comprehensive overview of the ancient Egyptian civilization, its history, and its culture. It covers the period from the pre-dynastic era to the end of the New Kingdom, providing a detailed account of the political, social, and religious aspects of Egyptian life.The book begins with a brief introduction to the geography and climate of Egypt, followed by an overview of the pre-dynastic period. It then goes on to describe the rise of the first dynasty and the subsequent Old Kingdom period, which saw the construction of the pyramids and the development of a centralized government.The book also covers the Middle Kingdom period, which was characterized by political instability and the rise of the powerful Hyksos dynasty. It then moves on to the New Kingdom period, which saw the expansion of the Egyptian empire and the reign of famous pharaohs such as Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, and Ramses II.Throughout the book, Mariette provides insights into the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians, including their worship of various gods and goddesses and their elaborate burial practices. He also discusses the role of women in Egyptian society, the development of hieroglyphic writing, and the art and architecture of the period.Overall, Outlines of Ancient Egyptian History is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Egypt. It provides a comprehensive overview of the civilization, its achievements, and its legacy, and is a testament to Mariette’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.
