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A world beneath the sands : adventurers and archaeologists in the golden age of Egyptology

by Toby Wilkinson

Chronicling the history of Egyptology from 1822 to 1922, this book profiles the diverse archaeologists, travellers, and scholars who uncovered ancient Egypt. It explores how their rivalries and discoveries transformed our understanding of this ancient civilisation.

Accession 18854 ISBN 9781509858705 Publisher Pan Macmillan
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