Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Ancient Egyptians and Their Influence Upon the Civilization of Europe 1911"" by G. Elliot Smith is a comprehensive study of the impact of ancient Egyptian civilization on Europe. The author explores the various aspects of Egyptian culture such as religion, art, architecture, and language, and how these influenced the development of European civilization.Smith delves into the history of ancient Egypt, from its early dynasties to the end of the New Kingdom, and discusses the political, economic, and social structures of the civilization. He also examines the religious beliefs and practices of the Egyptians, including their creation myths, gods and goddesses, and funerary rites.The author goes on to explore the influence of Egyptian art and architecture on European culture, from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the Renaissance and beyond. He discusses the use of Egyptian motifs and symbols in European art, as well as the adoption of Egyptian architectural styles in the construction of buildings such as churches and palaces.Finally, Smith analyzes the impact of the Egyptian language on European languages, particularly in the fields of mathematics and science. He also discusses the role of Egyptian literature in the development of European literature, including the influence of the Egyptian Book of the Dead on the works of Dante and Shakespeare.Overall, ""The Ancient Egyptians and Their Influence Upon the Civilization of Europe 1911"" provides a detailed and fascinating look at the enduring legacy of ancient Egyptian civilization on European culture.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.
