The Fragments of the Hieratic Papyrus at Turin (Hardcover)

The Fragments of the Hieratic Papyrus at Turin: Containing the Names of Egyptian Kings is a book written by John Gardner Wilkinson and published in 1851. The book is a comprehensive study of a hieratic papyrus discovered in Turin, Italy, which contains the names of various Egyptian kings. The papyrus is believed to have been created during the reign of Ramesses II and is considered to be an important historical document. In this book, Wilkinson provides a detailed analysis of the papyrus, including its history, content, and significance. He discusses the various kings whose names are listed on the papyrus and provides information about their reigns and accomplishments. The book also includes illustrations and facsimiles of the papyrus, as well as translations of the hieratic text.Wilkinson was a renowned Egyptologist and his work on the Fragments of the Hieratic Papyrus at Turin is considered to be a seminal work in the field of Egyptology. His book provides valuable insights into the history and culture of ancient Egypt and is a must-read for anyone interested in this fascinating subject.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1851 Edition.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.