A History of Egypt from the Earliest Times to the XVIth Dynasty

<p><p><strong>Discover the origins and evolution of Ancient Egypt through this groundbreaking work by Flinders Petrie.</strong></p></p><p><p>Originally published in 1897 <em>A History of Egypt from the Earliest Times to the XVIth Dynasty</em> by renowned British archaeologist Flinders Petrie offers an in-depth exploration of the rise of Egyptian civilisation. Tracing its development from its prehistoric beginnings to the end of the Middle Kingdom this work provides a thorough account of the political cultural and societal transformations that shaped one of the ancient world's most remarkable civilisations.</p></p><p><p>Flinders Petrie (1853-1942) was a pioneering archaeologist whose innovative methods revolutionised the study of Ancient History. Born in Kent England he developed an early passion for archaeology and began surveying Roman monuments as a teenager. Over the course of his career Petrie made many significant discoveries including the Merneptah Stele a key artifact in Ancient History. His exceptional methodology and numerous contributions to the field earned him a knighthood in 1923.</p></p><p><p>This classic volume has been republished in a high-quality modern edition complete with a newly commissioned biography of the author. <em>A History of Egypt from the Earliest Times to the XVIth Dynasty</em> remains an essential resource for historians archaeologists and anyone captivated by the history of Ancient Egypt.</p></p>