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Karl Richard Lepsius books in order

German archaeologist, egyptologist and librarian

Lived
1810–1884
Country
German Reich
Books
5

Karl Richard Lepsius published 3 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Discoveries in Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Peninsula of Sinai (1849).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Karl Richard Lepsius

Standalone novels in order

  1. Das Allgemeine Linguistische Alphabet (1855)

  2. Standard Alphabet for Reducing Unwritten Languages and Foreign Graphic Systems to a Uniform Orthography in European Letters (1855)

  3. Standard Alphabet for Reducing Unwritten Languages and Foreign Graphic Systems to a Uniform Orthography in European Letters (1863)

Non-fiction in order

  1. Discoveries in Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Peninsula of Sinai (1849)

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About Karl Richard Lepsius

Karl Richard Lepsius was a German Egyptologist, linguist and modern archaeologist.

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Karl Richard Lepsius FAQ

How many books has Karl Richard Lepsius written?
Karl Richard Lepsius published 3 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Karl Richard Lepsius's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Discoveries in Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Peninsula of Sinai.
What is Karl Richard Lepsius's last book?
Standard Alphabet for Reducing Unwritten Languages and Foreign Graphic Systems to a Uniform Orthography in European Letters (1863).
What is Karl Richard Lepsius's most famous book?
Discoveries in Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Peninsula of Sinai (1849) is Karl Richard Lepsius's most widely read book.
Can I read Karl Richard Lepsius's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Karl Richard Lepsius are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.