A history of Egypt under the Pharaohs, derived entirely from the monuments, tr. by H.D. Seymour, completed and ed. by P. Smith. To which is added a Memoir on the exodus of the Israelites and the Egyptian monuments

Published in the late 19th century, this work represents the culmination of Heinrich Brugsch’s extensive field research in Egypt. As a leading German Egyptologist, Brugsch sought to reconstruct the history of the Pharaonic era by prioritizing archaeological evidence from monuments and inscriptions over the traditional reliance on classical Greek or biblical texts. This methodological shift made the work a significant contribution to the burgeoning field of scientific Egyptology during the Victorian period.

The English edition was a collaborative effort initiated by H.D. Seymour and finalized by Philip Smith, who completed the manuscript following the original translator's death. The inclusion of the supplementary memoir regarding the Exodus was a common feature in scholarly works of the time, reflecting the era's profound intellectual fascination with reconciling archaeological discoveries with biblical narratives. The publication was well-received among contemporary academics for its rigorous use of hieroglyphic sources, solidifying its reputation as a standard reference for late 19th-century students of ancient history.