The book "History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia and Assyria in the light of recent discoveries" (authors Leonard William King and Harry Reginald Hall) is the primary source of knowledge about the ancient civilizations of the East. This book contains detailed information about the religion, art, architecture, language and other aspects of the life of peoples who existed in ancient times on the territory of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia and Assyria. The authors present anecdotal evidence and archaeological evidence that reveal the mysteries and tragedies of these ancient civilizations. Readers are given the opportunity to better understand the history and culture of these ancient peoples thanks to the high-quality scientific approach and sound research in this book.