A History of World Egyptology by Andrew Bednarski
A History of World Egyptology is a ground-breaking reference work that traces the study of ancient Egypt over the past 150 years. Global in purview, it enlarges our understanding of how and why people have looked, and continue to look, into humankind's distant past through the lens of the enduring allure of ancient Egypt. Written by an international team of scholars, the volume investigates how territories around the world have engaged with, and have been inspired by, ancient Egypt and its study, and how that engagement has evolved over time. Chapters present a specific territory from different perspectives, including institutional and national, while examining a range of transnational links as well. The volume thus touches on multiple strands of scholarship, embracing not only Egyptology, but also social history, the history of science and reception studies. It will appeal to amateurs and professionals with an interest in the histories of Egypt, archaeology and science.
'It is both immensely detailed and generally accessible …' Andrew Robinson, Nature
'While other (both more narrative, but also overtly critical) histories of the discipline have appeared recently, for breadth and detail of coverage this sizeable volume is difficult to rival' Ancient Egypt Magazine
'This highly readable volume is an indispensable resource for every library … Highly recommended.' C. C. Mattusch, Choice Magazine
'… for breadth and detail of coverage, this sizeable volume is difficult to rival … [it] marks something of a landmark to marshal this material into one relatively easy-to-use source. An extensive bibliography and index are genuinely helpful.' Campbell Price, Ancient Egypt Magazine
'While other (both more narrative, but also overtly critical) histories of the discipline have appeared recently, for breadth and detail of coverage this sizeable volume is difficult to rival' Ancient Egypt Magazine
'This highly readable volume is an indispensable resource for every library … Highly recommended.' C. C. Mattusch, Choice Magazine
'… for breadth and detail of coverage, this sizeable volume is difficult to rival … [it] marks something of a landmark to marshal this material into one relatively easy-to-use source. An extensive bibliography and index are genuinely helpful.' Campbell Price, Ancient Egypt Magazine
Dodson, Aidan: - Aidan Dodson is a senior research fellow in the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Bristol, England, and a past holder of the Simpson Chair of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo (AUC). He was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London in 2003 and Chairman of Trustees of the Egypt Exploration Society in 2011. He is the author many articles and books, including a series of historical studies for the AUC Press: Amarna Sunrise (2014), Amarna Sunset (2009), Poisoned Legacy (2012), and Afterglow of Empire (2010).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781107062832 |
| ISBN 10 | 1107062837 |
| Title | A History of World Egyptology |
| Author | Andrew Bednarski |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2021-05-27 |
| Number of pages | 594 |
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