Egypt in England by Chris Elliott
For more than 200 years, and especially since the rediscovery of ancient Egypt by Europe in the 19th century, the exotic Egyptian style in architecture has been a sign of our fascination with a civilisation that has had a long-lasting and deep-seated influence on British culture.
'This user-friendly publication should please both curious newcomers who want to explore the quirkier aspects of their local history, and those more familiar with Egyptology who want a handy reference book to dip into'
Current Archaeology
'an intriguing trot, gloriously illustrated, through two centuries of eccentric revivalist architecture.'
The Times
'This is a most interestingly comprehensive yet individualistic compendium-cum-guidebook on a prerennially fascinating subject.'
Edward Chaney, The Victorian
'This book meets well the needs of the non-specialist cultural tourist who wishes to learn something of the background to Egyptianising buildings while an enthusiast for the legacy of ancient Egypt would need to be a great specialist indeed not to find some fresh visits to pay, or fresh issues to consider.'
John Tait, Egyptian Archaeology
... it is a very good read and the colour photography is outstanding.
Ancient Monuments Society Newsletter
In short, this ia an interesting and reliable volume which should prove a useful reference book for architectural or landscape historians but which also offers much of interest to other readers.
Kate Spence, Landscape History
Current Archaeology
'an intriguing trot, gloriously illustrated, through two centuries of eccentric revivalist architecture.'
The Times
'This is a most interestingly comprehensive yet individualistic compendium-cum-guidebook on a prerennially fascinating subject.'
Edward Chaney, The Victorian
'This book meets well the needs of the non-specialist cultural tourist who wishes to learn something of the background to Egyptianising buildings while an enthusiast for the legacy of ancient Egypt would need to be a great specialist indeed not to find some fresh visits to pay, or fresh issues to consider.'
John Tait, Egyptian Archaeology
... it is a very good read and the colour photography is outstanding.
Ancient Monuments Society Newsletter
In short, this ia an interesting and reliable volume which should prove a useful reference book for architectural or landscape historians but which also offers much of interest to other readers.
Kate Spence, Landscape History
Dr Chris Elliott is a Visiting Fellow, Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton. He is the author of Egypt in England (English Heritage Publishing 2012) and a writer on Egypt and architectural history.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848020887 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848020880 |
| Title | Egypt in England |
| Author | Chris Elliott |
| Series | English Heritage |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Historic England |
| Year published | 2012-11-06 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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