The History of Antiquity, Vol. 1 (of 6) by Max Duncker
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"The History of Antiquity, Vol. 1 (of 6)" by Max Duncker is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume is part of a comprehensive examination of ancient civilizations, particularly focusing on the cultures of the ancient East, including Egypt and other contemporary societies. The work aims to explore and reconstruct the early stages of human civilization, drawing upon archaeological finds, remains, and historical narratives. The opening of the book
introduces the themes and objectives of Duncker's study by discussing the challenges of reconstructing early civilizations, which often leave behind scant records. He emphasizes how the cultural progress in regions like the Nile and the civilizations of Hither Asia interacted and influenced one another. The author begins by outlining the geographical and cultural landscape of early Egypt, hinting at the complexities of its societal structure, religious practices, and interaction with neighboring civilizations, which set the stage for a deeper exploration of its ancient history in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Duncker, Max, 1811-1886 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Abbott, Evelyn, 1843-1901 |
| Title | The History of Antiquity, Vol. 1 (of 6) |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | History, Ancient |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38677 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38677-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 745 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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