{"product_id":"an-account-of-egypt-the-histories-a-2-000-year-old-travelogue-from-the-first-tourist-in-egypt-introduced-and-annotated-for-the-modern-reader","title":"An Account of Egypt: The Histories: A 2,000-Year-Old Travelogue from the First Tourist in Egypt — Introduced and Annotated for the Modern Reader","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Account of Egypt — Herodotus' Travelogue from 2,500 Years Ago (Annotated \u0026amp; Introduced for Modern Readers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat did the ancient Egyptians believe? How did they build their great works? And what did a Greek traveler — the first known tourist of Egypt — make of this mysterious land in the 5th century BCE?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Napoleon’s expedition, before Victorian writers like Amelia B. Edwards or Lady Lucie Duff Gordon, there was Herodotus. Often called the “Father of History,” this inquisitive Greek set out to record the customs, legends, and landscapes of the known world. His Account of Egypt is the earliest surviving travelogue of the country — and one of the most fascinating windows into the ancient world ever written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than myth — an ancient eyewitness account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHerodotus journeyed to Egypt and documented what he saw and heard: majestic temples rising from the sand, sacred rituals performed by priests, exotic animals, enigmatic gods — and stories that blur the line between history and legend. Some of his accounts have since been verified. Others remain mysterious. All offer rare insight into how Egypt appeared to one of history’s most curious minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this edition? This annotated, reader-friendly version from The Forever Story: Egyptian Collection is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEgyptology lovers curious how ancient Egypt was seen by outsiders Students of history, mythology, or early anthropology Fans of Greek literature and classical storytelling Readers intrigued by the origins of historical writing Anyone fascinated by ancient cultures and early travel\u003cbr\u003e\nThis edition includes: A foreword exploring Herodotus’ life and legacy Historical context on 5th-century BCE Egypt and Greece A timeline of key dynasties and events for orientation Notes and annotations to guide the modern reader\u003cbr\u003e\nThe oldest travelogue in Egyptian literature Herodotus may have been Greek, but Egypt changed him — and his account shaped how the West viewed Egypt for centuries. This is no dry history book. It’s an ancient traveler’s tale, rich in detail, wonder, and timeless curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect gift for Egyptology and Classics lovers Whether you’re a student, teacher, lifelong learner, or armchair explorer, this edition brings ancient Egypt thrillingly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT-BOOK","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":54003717341552,"sku":"979-8294454135","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8543\/8576\/files\/ebook_3923_992f7ae913.jpg?v=1783563008","url":"https:\/\/antbook.store\/de\/products\/an-account-of-egypt-the-histories-a-2-000-year-old-travelogue-from-the-first-tourist-in-egypt-introduced-and-annotated-for-the-modern-reader","provider":"ANTBOOK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}