The first of a thirteen volume history of Egypt and the surrounding civilizations. This volume begins a treatment of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria by G. Maspero, translated by M.L. McClure, and edited by A.H. Sayce. The set is spectacularly illustrated with over twelve hundred plates and illustrations. Contents of volume one: The Nile and Egypt; Gods of Egypt; Legendary history of Egypt.