Walking Among Pharaohs: George Reisner and the Dawn of Modern Egyptology - Hardcover
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Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780197628935ISBN-10:197628931UPC:9780197628935Book Category:History, Social Science, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Ancient, Archaeology, HistoricalBook Topic:EgyptSize:9.58 x 6.48 x 2.54 inchesWeight:3.933Product ID:SCGVWQXJF3
Walking Among Pharaohs: George Reisner and the Dawn of Modern Egyptology
In this expansive new biography of George Reisner, Egyptologist Peter Der Manuelian examines the life and work of America's greatest archaeologist. Manuelian presents Reisner's undeniable impact and considers his life within the context of Western colonialism, racism, and nationalism. Pyramids with hidden burial chambers. Colossal royal statues and minuscule gold jewelry. Decorated tomb chapels,...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780197628935ISBN-10:197628931UPC:9780197628935Book Category:History, Social Science, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Ancient, Archaeology, HistoricalBook Topic:EgyptSize:9.58 x 6.48 x 2.54 inchesWeight:3.933Product ID:SCGVWQXJF3
Peter Der Manuelian is Barbara Bell Professor of Egyptology in both the Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and the Anthropology Departments at Harvard University, and director of the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East. He is Director of the Giza Project, which aims to collect and present online all past, present, and future archaeological activity at the Giza Pyramids. Among his...
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