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The Teachings of Ptahhotep: The Oldest Book in the World Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Asa G. HillardPublish date:2012-01-18Pages:53
Language:EnglishPublisher:Lushena BooksISBN-13:9780945708025ISBN-10:945708025UPC:9780945708025Book Category:Social ScienceSize:8.43 x 5.43 x 0.32 inchesWeight:0.2006Product ID:SCX8ASQJPS

The Teachings of Ptahhotep: The Oldest Book in the World Paperback

The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and also as The Maxims of Ptahhotep, the work is believed by some scholars to be the oldest book in the world. Authorship is attributed to Ptahhotep, a vizier under King Isesi of the Egyptian Fifth Dynasty (ca. 2414-2375 BC). It is a collection of maxims and advice in the sebayt (teaching) genre on human relations and are provided as instruction for his son. The work...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Lushena BooksISBN-13:9780945708025ISBN-10:945708025UPC:9780945708025Book Category:Social ScienceSize:8.43 x 5.43 x 0.32 inchesWeight:0.2006Product ID:SCX8ASQJPS
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