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100 1 _aWeigall, Arthur E. P. Brome
_q(Arthur Edward Pearse Brome),
_d1880-1934
245 1 4 _aThe glory of the Pharaohs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-02-03
508 _aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Glory of the Pharaohs" by Arthur E. P. Brome Weigall is an archaeological account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the importance of fieldwork in Egyptology, arguing for the significance of firsthand experience in understanding the ancient culture and its artifacts. The book appears to explore the intricate relationship between modern Egyptologists and their crucial field investigations, as well as how these contribute to the broader understanding of Egyptian history. The opening of the book introduces readers to the author's perspective on the role of Egyptologists, emphasizing the necessity of conducting research in the field, rather than solely relying on studies conducted in museums or libraries. Weigall contrasts the experiences of field researchers with those of scholars who remain in comfortable domestic environments, arguing that the former gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of their subject. He discusses the challenges faced by Egyptologists, highlighting the need for a holistic approach that incorporates historical context and the cultural practices of modern Egyptians to truly grasp the complexities of ancient Egyptian civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNYC: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1923
653 _aEgypt -- Antiquities
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b4411980&view=1up&seq=13&skin=2021
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72865
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