""The Ancient History of the East: From the Earliest Times to the Conquest by Alexander the Great"" is a historical book written by Philip Smith in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the ancient history of the Eastern world, covering the period from the earliest times up to the conquest of Alexander the Great. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a particular period or civilization, including the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, India, and China. The author also discusses the rise and fall of the great empires of the East, including the Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments of the ancient Eastern world. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the ancient world and the origins of modern civilization.""Including Egypt, Assyria, Babylonia, Media, Persia, Asia Minor, And Phoenicia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.