William Matthew Flinders Petrie: 7 books

IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers. The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only...

Before dealing with the special varieties of the Egyptians' belief in gods, it is best to try to avoid a misunderstanding of their whole conception of the supernatural. The term god has come to tacitly imply to our minds such a highly specialised group of attributes, that we can hardly throw our ideas...

The art of a country, like the character of the inhabitants, belongs to the nature of the land. The climate, the scenery, the contrasts of each country, all clothe the artistic impulse as diversely as they clothe the people themselves. A burly, florid Teuton in his furs and jewellery, and a lithe...

In this fantastic ebook you will find fantastic stories of the Egyptian civilization. This enigmatic people with a high knowledge in many disciplines used their magnific temples to transmit their way of living through centuries of history.

In considering the history of any people, one of the main elements is that of their status. What were their abilities and how were they shown? What permanent mark did they make on their period? How did they stand in reference to their neighbours, in the same country and in other countries? There are...

In this 1898 collection of lectures, the great Egyptologist explores the nature of religion, as well as popular ancient beliefs about the soul; spirit, animal, human, and cosmic gods; character and conscience; duties of parents and children; and more.

This 1909 work by the father of modern Egyptology begins by tracing theories of consciousness and religion, and applying them to Egyptian documents dating back to 500 B.C. The author examines what the ancients believed about the world, the gods, and how to live. He covers their organizations, dwellings, and marriage customs as well.