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Egypt and the Sudan

Egypt and the Sudan

Baedeker, Karl

Hardcover

African HistoryAfricaEgypt

ISBN10: 1025625188
ISBN13: 9781025625188
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 810
Weight: 2.86
Height: 1.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Egypt and the Sudan is an authoritative and comprehensive travel handbook compiled by the renowned publisher Karl Baedeker. Representing the pinnacle of early 20th-century travel documentation, this work provides an exhaustive survey of the Nile Valley, offering readers meticulous details on the geography, history, and archaeological wonders of the region. From the bustling streets of Cairo and the majestic pyramids of Giza to the remote stretches of the Upper Nile and the landscapes of the Sudan, the guide serves as both a practical manual and a scholarly overview of North Africa's most iconic territories.

The text features in-depth descriptions of monuments, temples, and tombs, supported by historical context ranging from the Pharaonic eras to the contemporary political climate of the late 1920s. It includes essential insights for the traveler, such as navigation routes and logistical information for exploring the Egyptian desert and Sudanese territories. Recognized for its precision and depth, Egypt and the Sudan remains a vital primary source for historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts of the golden age of travel. It captures a specific moment in time when Egyptology was flourishing, making it an indispensable resource for understanding the cultural and topographical landscape of the period.

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