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100 1 _aWeigall, Arthur E. P. Brome
_q(Arthur Edward Pearse Brome),
_d1880-1934
245 1 4 _aThe Treasury of Ancient Egypt :
_bMiscellaneous Chapters on Ancient Egyptian History and Archaeology
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-01
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Peter Barozzi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"The Treasury of Ancient Egypt" by Arthur E. P. Brome Weigall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into ancient Egyptian history and archaeology through a series of chapters crafted from the author's experiences and observations gathered during his time in Egypt. The book likely appeals to those interested in the rich tapestry of Egypt's past, encompassing various themes from archaeology to culture and politics. The opening of the book sets the tone by outlining the author's reflections on the often tedious nature of archaeological work and the value it brings to understanding both ancient cultures and contemporary society. Weigall shares insights drawn from his own experiences as an inspector-general in Upper Egypt, highlighting the necessity of archaeology for preserving cultural heritage and illustrating how historical narrative and material remains are intertwined. He emphasizes the importance of understanding ancient history as a means to inform current political and social dynamics, thereby framing archaeology not just as a study of the past but a crucial element for grasping the complexities of modern existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArchaeology
653 _aEgypt -- Antiquities
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16160
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