The Cradle Of The Twin Giants V1: Science And History (1849)

The Cradle of the Twin Giants V1: Science and History is a book written by Henry Christmas and first published in 1849. The book explores the origins and history of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia, which Christmas refers to as the ""twin giants"" of the ancient world. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the scientific discoveries and theories that shed light on the origins of these civilizations, while the second part delves into their history and cultural achievements. In the first part, Christmas discusses the geological and climatic factors that may have contributed to the rise of these civilizations, as well as the archaeological evidence that has been uncovered to date. He also explores the theories of early human migration and the development of language and writing systems. In the second part, Christmas delves into the political and cultural history of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, including their religious beliefs, art, architecture, and literature. He also discusses the impact these civilizations had on later cultures, including the Greeks and Romans. Overall, The Cradle of the Twin Giants V1: Science and History is a comprehensive and informative exploration of two of the most important ancient civilizations in human history.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.