A World Beneath the Sands
By Toby Wilkinson
The Golden Age of Egyptology. W.W. Norton & Company, 2020.
Summary of A World Beneath the Sands book by Toby Wilkinson
Dusting off the veiled history of archaeology and exploration in Egypt to reveal the political and economic motivations of those who plundered the Nile Valley for antiquities, and how the Egyptians eventually fought for independence from foreign rule.
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What do you get from this book? An overview of Egyptian archaeology, study, and colonization
Long enchanted with ancient Egypt, the West had many motives to explore, plunder, and control the country
One of the most prominent discoveries in Egypt was the Rosetta Stone, which led to understanding ancient hieroglyphics
Champollion went to Egypt and was dismayed at the destruction of monuments, even as he shipped artifacts back to France
European adventurers, treasure seekers, and artists, as well as scholars and scientists, found Egypt fascinating to explore
Few people did more for the science of Egyptology than the Prussian Lepsius, whose work reinvigorated French interest in the land
While France’s Mariette researched more sites and opened a museum in Egypt, the country’s leadership changes brought more modernization
Europe began influencing the Egyptian government as two women contributed to knowledge of the country in the nineteenth century
Egypt came under British control as France opened a new school in Cairo and archaeology got a new face
Erman and Budge also made significant contributions, though Erman was just as careful about digging as Petrie
American interest in Egypt during the early twentieth century spawned several fantastic finds
The bust of an ancient Egyptian queen was a German victory, but the subsequent war was a devastating time for all involved
The spectacular find that marked the end of a productive hundred years of archaeological research also inspired Egyptian independence
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Who should read A World Beneath the Sands book
- Archaeologists
- history buffs
- Egyptian enthusiasts
- those who love to travel
- anyone interested in how we learn about ancient times
About the author of A World Beneath the Sands
Toby Wilkinson
Renowned Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson is the deputy vice chancellor of England’s University of Lincoln and a New York Times best-selling author. He is both a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries of London and his book The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt won the Hessell-Tiltman Prize in 2011.
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