A Thorny Path, Vol. 1

Viac o knihe

The book highlights the life and contributions of Georg Moritz Ebers, a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist known for discovering the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical texts. It chronicles his academic journey, studying jurisprudence and archaeology, and his rise to professorship in Egyptian languages and antiquities. Ebers' significant works, including his first important publication on Egypt and the edited medical papyrus, illustrate his impact on the field of Egyptology and his dedication to uncovering ancient knowledge.