+ + −Acad. 72: 116. F. 2, ’07. 1770w. (Review of v. 1–4.)

“The translation exhibits the same careful attention to matters of detail that is everywhere apparent. In wideness of scope, thoroughness of treatment extending to the minutest details, systematic arrangement and conscientious scholarship Professor Breasted’s ‘Ancient records’ takes high rank, and it cannot be doubted that it will have a most important influence upon Egyptological studies in the domains both of history and philology.” Christopher Johnston.

+ +Am. Hist. R. 12: 858. Jl. ’07. 1720w.

“One half of the corrigenda which Dr. Breasted announces in his fifth volume are caused by the uncouth and barbarous system of transliteration which forms the trade-mark of Berlin Egyptology, and which Dr. Breasted admits must be ignored by the general reader, it will be seen that he has suffered in no slight degree by his devotion to his innovating teachers. This is, however, the only fault we have to find.”

+ + −Ath. 1907, 1: 599. My. 18. 1320w. (Review of v. 1–4.)

Reviewed by Christopher Johnston.

+ + +Bib. World. 29: 233. Mr. ’07. 230w. (Review of v. 1–4.)

“A great saver of time and energy to the student.”

+Bib. World. 29: 400. My. ’07. 40w. (Review of v. 5.)

“A great work ready at hand with one of the best indexes ever constructed, making every fact available by its comprehensive system for quick, and easy reference.”