The British Museum

The British Museum: Egyptian Antiquities V1 (1832) is a book written by George Long, which provides a comprehensive overview of the Egyptian Antiquities collection at the British Museum. The book is divided into two parts, the first one covering the history of Egypt and its civilization, and the second one describing the various artifacts and relics that are part of the museum's collection.The book begins with an introduction to the geography of Egypt and its ancient history, including the period of the pharaohs, the Ptolemaic dynasty, and the Roman period. It then goes on to discuss the religion, language, and culture of ancient Egypt, including its art, architecture, and literature.The second part of the book is devoted to the collection of Egyptian antiquities at the British Museum. It provides a detailed description of the various artifacts, including statues, mummies, coffins, papyri, and other objects of historical and artistic significance. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of many of the artifacts, as well as detailed descriptions of their provenance and historical context.Overall, The British Museum: Egyptian Antiquities V1 (1832) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Egypt, as well as for scholars and researchers studying the collection of Egyptian antiquities at the British Museum.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.