Constantine de Volney was troubled much by the institution of slavery. His expressed opinion that the ancient Egyptians were black Africans much departed from the typical European view of the late eighteenth century, but it gave many people cause for reflection. During his visit to Egypt he expressed amazement that the Egyptians – whose civilization was greatly admired in Europe – were not White!...by Kemet in: Egypt Travel Forum
No agenda, just setting the record straight. Read Gerald Masseys work or eyewitnesses like Count Constantine de Volney who in 1787 wrote "Ruins of Empires". I quote from his book, "Constantine de Volney was troubled much by the institution of slavery. His expressed opinion that the ancient Egyptians were black Africans much departed from the typical European view of the late eighte...by Kemet in: Egypt Travel Forum