Life in Ancient Egypt and Assyria - Paperback

by Gaston Maspero (Author)

Life in Ancient Egypt and Assyria is a book written by Gaston Maspero that provides a comprehensive overview of the daily life and culture of two of the most prominent civilizations of the ancient world. The book is divided into two sections, with the first section focusing on life in Ancient Egypt and the second section focusing on life in Assyria. In the section on Ancient Egypt, Maspero provides a detailed account of the geography, religion, society, and daily life of the ancient Egyptians. He discusses the role of the pharaohs, the importance of the Nile River, the development of hieroglyphics, and the significance of the pyramids. Maspero also explores the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians, including their worship of gods and goddesses such as Ra, Osiris, and Isis.In the section on Assyria, Maspero provides a similar level of detail on the geography, religion, society, and daily life of the ancient Assyrians. He discusses the role of the king, the importance of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, the development of cuneiform writing, and the significance of the ziggurats. Maspero also explores the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Assyrians, including their worship of gods and goddesses such as Ashur, Ishtar, and Marduk.Throughout the book, Maspero draws on a wide range of primary sources, including ancient texts, inscriptions, and artifacts, to provide a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in these two ancient civilizations. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Ancient Egypt and Assyria.1912. This will not be an unbroken history of the ancient Oriental dynasties and nations: the order of events, the lines of the kings, the movements and invasions of the peoples may be found fully related in the author's �������Ancient History.������� Maspero only wishes to give the readers of this book some impression of the life under its various phases amongst the two most civilized nations which flourished upon our earth before the Greeks. Illustrated. Contents: Egypt: Thebes and the popular life; The market; Pharaoh; Amen, the Great God of Thebes; Recruitment of the army; Life in the castle; Illness and death; Funeral and the tomb; The Journey and battle; Assyria: A royal residence; Private life of an Assyrian; Death and the funeral; Royal chase; Royal audience, preparing for war; Assurbanipal's library; Science of presages; The War; Fleet and the siege of a city; The triumph.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.