Project Gutenberg 2006-02-26 Public domain in the USA. 2566 Herodotus -484 -430 Ηρόδοτος Heródoto Herodoto Macaulay, G. C. (George Campbell) 1852 1915 Macaulay, George Campbell An Account of Egypt Produced by John Bickers; Dagny; David Widger "An Account of Egypt" by Herodotus is a historical account likely written in the early part of the fifth century BC. It explores the history, culture, and geography of Egypt, presenting various customs, rituals, and significant events in the context of both Egyptian and Greek perspectives. The book delves into the interactions between Greeks and Egyptians, the marvels of Egyptian civilization, and the significance of the Nile River in shaping the landscape and lives of the Egyptians. The beginning of "An Account of Egypt" sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the region. It recounts how Cambyses, the son of Cyrus, marched against Egypt and introduces the narrative about Psammetichos, an early king who sought to determine the origins of humanity through an intriguing experiment with two children raised in isolation. Herodotus conveys information gathered from various priests during his travels, emphasizing the cultural complexities of Egypt. He highlights the division of the year and showcases the unique customs of the Egyptians, including their religious practices and notable legends surrounding animals like the crocodile and the sacred phoenix. This opening reveals Herodotus's approach as both an observer and a storyteller, hinting at the rich and multifaceted history that unfolds throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 35.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Egypt -- History -- To 332 B.C. D Text Egypt Category: History - Ancient Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 249449 2025-08-01T12:22:01.616438 text/html 242489 2018-04-19T14:16:06 text/html; charset=us-ascii 81958 2018-04-19T14:16:22 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 148693 2025-08-01T12:22:06.290355 application/epub+zip 151774 2025-08-01T12:22:03.388415 application/epub+zip 151773 2025-08-01T12:22:02.246388 application/epub+zip 274118 2025-08-01T12:22:08.625345 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 260387 2025-08-01T12:22:05.653383 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238183 2022-09-01T13:54:08.819600 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224479 2025-08-01T12:22:01.339399 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 224329 2018-04-19T14:16:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79570 2018-04-19T14:16:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19457 2025-08-01T12:22:08.758340 application/rdf+xml 13077 2025-08-01T12:22:02.813382 image/jpeg 3312 2025-08-01T12:22:02.497371 image/jpeg 147248 2025-08-01T12:22:01.637375 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia