History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria in the Light of Recent…
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"History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria in the Light of Recent Discovery" by L. W. King and H. R. Hall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The volume explores the ancient civilizations of Egypt and surrounding regions, detailing significant archaeological discoveries made shortly before its publication. The book aims to update and complement prior works on these ancient cultures by providing insights from recent excavations and
research. The opening of this historical work discusses the evolution of our understanding of prehistoric Egypt and Mesopotamia, specifically mentioning how previously believed timelines of civilization have been transformed by recent discoveries. The authors note the previous assumption that Egyptian history began solely with the Pyramid-builders, and they highlight how archaeological findings have revealed a rich prehistoric culture that predates these monumental periods. By providing insights into the artifacts and burial practices of early Egyptians, the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how such discoveries illuminate the broader histories of these interconnected ancient civilizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | King, L. W. (Leonard William), 1869-1919 |
|---|---|
| Author | Hall, H. R. (Harry Reginald), 1873-1930 |
| LoC No. | 07010615 |
| Title | History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria in the Light of Recent Discovery |
| Credits | David Widger |
| Credits | David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | History, Ancient |
| Subject | Egypt -- History -- To 332 B.C. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17321 |
| Release Date | Jul 8, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4020 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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