The Emperor

by Georg Ebers

Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Emperor by Georg Ebers

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789358017632
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	05/01/2023
Pages:	426
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.95(d)

About the Author

Georg Ebers (1837-1898) was a German Egyptologist, novelist, and scholar. He is best known for his historical novels set in ancient Egypt and Rome, which were based on his extensive research and knowledge of ancient history. Ebers was born in Berlin and studied classical philology and archaeology at the University of Berlin. He later studied Egyptology in Egypt and became a professor of Egyptology at the University of Leipzig. In addition to his scholarly work, Ebers was a prolific writer and published over 50 novels and stories, many of which were bestsellers in his time. His novels, such as "An Egyptian Princess" and "The Emperor," were known for their vivid depictions of ancient life and customs, as well as their attention to historical accuracy. Ebers was also a pioneer in the field of medical research, and his discovery of the Ebers Papyrus, an ancient Egyptian medical text, remains a significant contribution to medical history. Overall, Georg Ebers was a distinguished scholar, Egyptologist, and writer whose works continue to be admired for their historical accuracy and literary merit. His novels remain popular among readers today, and his contributions to Egyptology and medical research continue to be recognized as significant achievements.