Egypt: How a Lost Civilisation Was Rediscovered [Hardcover]

Joyce Tyldesley (Author)

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Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: BBC Books; 1st Edition edition (Aug 28 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0563522577
ISBN-13: 978-0563522577
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
Shipping Weight: 581 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,051,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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For nearly two thousand years after the last pharaoh ruled Egypt the wonders of this ancient culture remained hidden, seemingly lost and forgotten for ever. Then, in the late eighteenth century, Napoleon's invasion of the country sparked an explosion of interest in ancient Egypt that burns as strongly today as ever. The obsession with anything and everything Egyptian has inspired many to dedicate their lives to the search for treasure in Egypt's sands. All of these explorers, collectors and archaeologists can be loosely classified as 'Egyptologists' and this relatively new science has been blessed with more than its fair share of intriguing characters, some of whom, by virtue of their larger-than-life personalities, curious habits or spectacular finds, have come to dominate the story of the rediscovery of ancient Egypt - the story of this book. In "Egypt: How A Lost Civilization was Rediscovered", highly respected author and archaeologist Joyce Tyldesley follows these real-life Indiana Joneses in their quest for the splendid monuments, tombs and artefacts that have unlocked many of the secrets of this mesmerizing civilization. From the nail-biting race to crack the hieroglyphic code to Howard Carter's dramatic discovery of the golden treasures in Tutankhamen's tomb - surely the most heart-stopping moment in the history of archaeology - we experience the excitement, emotion and intrigue of this gripping adventure story. Praise for Joyce Tyldesley: 'Tyldesley has added a new, more human dimension...her book should be required reading.' - "Sunday Times" on "Ramses: Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh".

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5.0 out of 5 stars well worth reading, Jan 18 2007

By Aldo Dorea Mattos - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Egypt: How a Lost Civilization Was Rediscovered (Hardcover)

Joyce Tyldesley delivers an interesting, easy-reading report on the exploration of Ancient Egypt. Starting by Tutmoses, the "first egyptologist", the book is divided in parts: Explorers, Collectors and Archaeologists. The chapter about Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamon's tomb is breathtaking!

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