The Essential Works of George Rawlinson (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Egypt, The Kings of Israel and Judah, Phoenicia, Parthia, Chaldea, Assyria, Media, Babylon, Persia…By George Rawlinson

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The Essential Works of George Rawlinson gathers the writings of a major Victorian interpreter of the ancient Near East, presenting histories of Assyria, Babylonia, Persia, Phoenicia, Egypt, and related civilizations with an ambitious comparative scope. Rawlinson's prose is lucid, methodical, and documentary, shaped by classical historiography yet animated by nineteenth-century archaeological discovery. His work stands at the intersection of biblical scholarship, imperial historical imagination, and the emerging decipherment of ancient inscriptions. George Rawlinson (1812–1902), an English historian, Anglican clergyman, and Oxford scholar, was deeply influenced by the intellectual currents of his age. As the brother of Sir Henry Rawlinson, a pioneer in cuneiform studies, he had unusual access to the breakthroughs transforming knowledge of Mesopotamia. His scholarship reflects both clerical learning and academic rigor, seeking to reconcile ancient texts, material evidence, and the grand narratives of civilization. This collection is recommended for readers interested in the history of historical writing as much as in antiquity itself. Though modern scholarship has revised many of Rawlinson's conclusions, his works remain valuable for their breadth, elegance, and formative role in popularizing ancient Eastern history for English-speaking audiences. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Mythological World Royalty & Courts Political Intrigue Gods & Mortals War & Battle Exploration Journey

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GenreHistory

Length145 hrs 33 mins

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Publish dateDec 20, 2023

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1The Essential Works of George Rawlinson (Annotated)

2Introduction

3Historical Context

4Synopsis (Selection)

5Egypt

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6I. The Land of Egypt.

7II. The People of Egypt.

8III. The Dawn of History.

9IV. The Pyramid Builders.

10V. The Rise of Thebes to Power, and the Early Theban Kings.

11VI. The Good Amenemhat and His Works.

12VII. Abraham in Egypt.

13VIII. The Great Invasion—The Hyksôs or Shepherd Kings—Joseph and Apepi.

14IX. How the Hyksôs were Expelled from Egypt.

15X. Thothmes I., The First Great Egyptian Conqueror.

16XI. Queen Hatasu and Her Merchant Fleet.

17XII. Thothmes the Third and Amenhotep the Second.

18XIII. Amenhotep III. And His Great Works—The Vocal Memnon.

19XIV. Khuenaten and the Disk-Worshippers.

20XV. Beginning of the Decline of Egypt.

21XVI. Menephthah I., The Pharaoh of the Exodus.

22XVII. The Decline of Egypt Under the Later Ramessides.

23XVIII. The Priest-Kings—Pinetem and Solomon.

24XIX. Shishak and His Dynasty.

25XX. The Land Shadowing With Wings—Egypt Under the Ethiopians

26XXI. The Fight Over the Carcase—Ethiopia v. Assyria.

27XXII. The Corpse Comes to Life Again—Psamatik I. and His Son Neco.

28XXIII. The Later Saïte Kings.—Psamatik II., Apries, and Amasis.

29XXIV. The Persian Conquest.

30XXV. Three Desperate Revolts.

31XXVI. A Last Gleam of Sunshine—Nectanebo I.

32XXVII. The Light Goes Out in Darkness.

33Phoenicia

34Preface

35Chapter II—Climate and Productions

36Chapter IV—The Cities

37Chapter V—The Colonies

38Chapter VI—Architecture

39Chapter VII—Æsthetic Art

40Chapter VIII—Industrial Art and Manufactures

41Chapter IX—Ships, Navigation, and Commerce

42Chapter X—Mining

43Chapter XII—Dress, Ornaments, and Social Habits

44Chapter XIII—Phoenician Writing, Language, and Literature

45Chapter XIV—Political History (pt. 1)

46Chapter XIV—Political History (pt. 2)

47Chapter XIV—Political History (pt. 3)

48Chaldea

49Chapter I. General View of the Country

50Chapter II. Climate and Productions

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