The Nile: The Life Story Of A River

Emil Ludwig (1881, 1948) is a German writer known for his many best-selling biographies, including Goethe and Napoleon. He is a member of the New Biography Writing School that emphasizes the theme of this theme.

There is probably no river on the earth that can capture the imagination of mankind like the Nile River. From the story of pharaohs and crocodiles to the discovery of Rosetta Stone, along one of the fertile banks of the river, one of the most remarkable civilizations in the world - ancient Egypt - was born around 3000 B.C. The Nile is not only a source of living for the ancient Egyptians, but also millions of people living along the coast today. Known as "father of life" and "mother of all men" is the center of life in ancient Egypt. In ancient Egypt, the Nile is known as "Phi" or "Itel" which means "river". The ancient Egyptians also called the Ar River or the Aur River, which means "black", referring to the black mud left after the annual flood.

Ancient Egyptians were heavily dependent on the Nile River, and their interaction with the river was evident in every aspect of their lives. The Nile River has direct responsibility for the growth and development of ancient Egypt. Without a river, the Egyptians will cultivate and will not be able to supply food continuously. Excess food makes it possible for Egyptians to advance mathematics, science and technology and to provide them with time and resources for barter. This will help them develop into civilization. Nile is also directly related to Egyptian innovation and religion. Shadows, gauges and calendars are examples of the best inventions developed to maximize the use of the Nile River developed by the Egyptians. Finally, the ancient Egyptians believed that everything they had, including Nile, is related to their gods.