02268cam a22003253u 4500 43924 UtSlPG 20260610134016.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 84204054 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DT Jéquier, Gustave, 1868-1946 Histoire de la civilisation égyptienne des origines à la conquête d'Alexandre Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-10-10 Produced by Júlio Reis, Bibimbop, Leonor Silva and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Histoire de la civilisation égyptienne des origines à la conquête d'Alexandre" by Gustave Jequier is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development of Egyptian civilization from its earliest origins until the arrival of Alexander the Great, emphasizing its influence on subsequent cultures. It aims to counter the myth of an unchanging Egypt, showcasing its dynamic history and cultural evolution. The opening of the book provides a preface that addresses a common misconception about ancient Egypt as a stagnant civilization. Jequier argues that the perception of Egypt as isolated and unchanged is based on a lack of scholarly understanding, particularly before the decipherment of hieroglyphs. He sets the groundwork for exploring the significant milestones in Egyptian civilization, including advances in arts, industries, and cultural practices. The author stresses the importance of recognizing Egypt's contributions to the broader development of ancient civilizations, laying the foundation for a detailed study of its history and culture that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Egypt -- Antiquities Egypt -- Civilization -- To 332 B.C. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43924 84763 84763