An Account of Egypt
An Account of Egypt is the second book of the Histories of Herodotus, presented on its own in G. C. Macaulay's translation. Writing in the fifth century BC, Herodotus describes the country he had visited: the Nile and its floods and the puzzle of its source, the customs of the Egyptians, which he finds the reverse of Greek ones, their gods and festivals, their animals, the practice of embalming, and then a long history of their kings from Min to Amasis, including the builders of the pyramids and the stories the priests told him. He reports what he was told and says when he does not believe it. The book is the oldest surviving description of Egypt by an outsider. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the opening pages are free.
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Frequently asked questions about An Account of Egypt
An Account of Egypt by Herodotus can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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The first chapter of An Account of Egypt is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is An Account of Egypt in the public domain?
Yes. An Account of Egypt by Herodotus is a public-domain work, here in the translation by G. C. Macaulay. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read An Account of Egypt?
About 2 h 31 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is An Account of Egypt?
An Account of Egypt by Herodotus is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
