Rameses the Great (Classic Reprint): Or Egypt 3300 Years Ago - Couverture souple

F. De Lanoye

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330294416 ISBN 13 : 9781330294413

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Step back to 3300 years ago and walk the banks of a mighty river that shaped a world. This nonfiction journey blends vivid landscape description with the history, art, and ruins of ancient Egypt, offering a clear view of how a great civilization grew, thrived, and left its mark on the land.

From the Nile’s delta to the temples of Memphis and Thebes, the book traces how geography, climate, and human effort created a society that built pyramids, statues, and vast sanctuaries. It ties together the science of deciphering inscriptions with the enduring grandeur of relics and ruins, helping readers understand the people, their kings, and their gods without spoilers or speculative mythmaking.

• Vivid scenes of the delta, the Nile, and the deserts that cradle one of history’s oldest civilizations.


• In-depth looks at Memphis, Thebes, Karnak, Luxor, and the great temples that defined Egyptian power.


• Discussion of the era’s rulers, monuments, and the monumental art that testified to their era.


• Context on the landscape, archaeology, and the modern deciphering that reconnects past and present.

Ideal for readers drawn to ancient history, archaeology, and travel writing that uncovers the world of early Egypt.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Barneses Mei-A moun. From the alabaster statue in theM useum of theL ouvre. (F rontispiece.) PAGB The Pyramids and theS phinx.. 9P eoples known to theE gyptians 17 The Temple of Denderah (restored) 27 The Smaller Temple atP hilae 39 The Temples of Philse (restored) 43 Hypostylic Hall at Karnak 55 The A venue of Rams 71 An Egyptian Princess 75 The Interior Court of Karnak 81 The Sphinx of Eameses IL 87 Eoyal Scribes 109 Egyptian Cavalry 113 Egyptian Infantry 119 Bas-relief of Sesostris 123 Asiatic Enemies of theE gyptians 131 Barneses in Battle 139 The City of A tesh 147 Pylons and Portico of aG rand Temple ,169 View ofT hebes during an Inundation 173 Colossi of A menoph III., or Memmon 177 A Palace Temple ofT hebes (bird s-eye view) 181 The Eesidence of anE gyptian of rank 185 The Kameseum. Hall of the Colossus 189 The Eameseum.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330294416
• ISBN 13: 9781330294413
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Copytech (UK) Ltd, Trading as Printondemand-worldwide.com; gpsr@podww.com; ; 9 Culley Court; Orton Southgate; Peterborough; Cambridgeshire; PE2 6WA; Royaume-Uni
• Personne responsable: Easy Access System Europe Oü, 16879218; +358405003575; gpsr.requests@easproject.com; ; Mustamäe tee 50; Tallinn; 10621; Estonie