Walking among pharaohs : George Reisner and the dawn of modern Egyptology /

Walking among pharaohs : George Reisner and the dawn of modern Egyptology /

In this expansive 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.

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Main Author: Der Manuelian, Peter (Author)

Format: Book

Language: English

Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2023].

Subjects:

Reisner, George Andrew, > 1867-1942
Egyptologists > United States > Biography.
Archaeologists > United States > Biography.
Egypt > Antiquities.
Sudan > Antiquities.

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Call Number: PJ1064 .R455 D47

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Summary:In this expansive 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.
Physical Description:xxxii, 1043 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map, portraits ; 25 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 959-1023) and index.
ISBN:0197628931
9780197628935