Walking among Pharaohs: George Reisner and the Dawn of Modern Egyptology

In this expansive new 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 1959- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Oxford University Press, Incorporated 2022
In:Year: 2022
Reviews:[Rezension von: Der Manuelian, Peter, 1959-, Walking among pharaohs : George Reisner and the dawn of modern egyptology] (2023) (Gertzen, Thomas L., 1981 -)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Reisner, George Andrew 1867-1942 / Egyptology
Further subjects:B Egyptologists-Biography
B Archaeologists-United States-Biography
B Biography
B Electronic books
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Summary:In this expansive new 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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ISBN:019762894X