"History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria in the Light of Recent Discovery" by L. W. King is a historical exploration of ancient Egypt and its neighboring lands, revealing new understandings of their past based on recent archaeological finds. The book seeks to enhance existing knowledge of these cultures by incorporating the latest research and excavations. It begins by examining how our comprehension of prehistoric Egypt and Mesopotamia has changed due to these discoveries, challenging prior timelines that started with the Pyramid-builders. The book emphasizes the unveiling of prehistoric cultures through artifacts and burial customs, enriching the historical narratives of these interconnected civilizations.

History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria in the Light of Recent Discovery
By L. W. (Leonard William) King
Unearth forgotten empires and shattered timelines as recent discoveries rewrite the dawn of civilization in Egypt and the ancient Near East.
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2006-07-08
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Leonard William King, FSA was an English archaeologist and Assyriologist educated at Rugby School and King's College, Cambridge. He collected stone inscriptions widely in the Near East, taught Assyrian and Babylonian archaeology at King's College for a number of years, and published a large number of works on these subjects. He is also known for his translations of ancient works such as the Code of Hammurabi. He became Assistant Keeper of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum.
Leonard William King, FSA was an English archaeologist and Assyriologist educated at Rugby School and King's College, Cambridge. He collected stone inscriptions widely in the Near East, taught Assyrian and Babylonian archaeology at King's College for a number of years, and published a large number of works on these subjects. He is also known for his translations of ancient works such as the Code of Hammurabi. He became Assistant Keeper of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum.
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