Bøker av Samuel Sharpe

The huge alabaster coffin found in the tomb of Oimenepthah I (Seti I) was regarded as one of the most important artefacts found in Egypt prior to the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. This illustrated description of the sarcophagus was published in 1864, written by the Egyptologist Samuel Sharpe (1799-1881).

This 1838 book begins with a short survey of the history of Egypt up to the time of Alexander the Great. Sharpe then surveys the Ptolemaic era reign by reign, ending with the increasing influence of Rome, the battle of Actium and the conquest of Egypt by Augustus.

Sharpe's objective in this 1836 book is 'to collect out of the writings of the ancients every particular relating to the History of Egypt', marshalling ancient authorities including the Old Testament, Herodotus, and the Ptolemaic priest Manetho. He then uses this evidence to discuss Egyptian life, language, beliefs and customs.