A century of excavation in the land of the Pharaohs by James Baikie
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"A Century of Excavation in the Land of the Pharaohs" by James Baikie is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development of Egyptology, focusing on the milestones, personalities, and methods behind a hundred years of archaeological exploration in Egypt. Its likely topics include the key figures and pivotal discoveries that shaped modern understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization, making it of interest to readers drawn to
archaeology, the history of science, and ancient history. The opening of this work provides an overview of the progression of Egyptian archaeology, beginning with the forays of scholarly camp-followers during Napoleon's expedition and the often chaotic, rivalrous early years characterized by nationalistic competition and indiscriminate artifact collection. The narrative then turns to the transformative influence of Auguste Mariette, whose determined efforts established more responsible methods and a national museum to safeguard Egypt's heritage. Moving into the late 19th century, the text discusses the emergence of archaeological science as a rigorous discipline under figures like Flinders Petrie and Gaston Maspero, emphasizing the shift from treasure-hunting to a more nuanced understanding of daily life in ancient Egypt. Through accounts of major sites and discoveries, the opening chapters set the tone for a book that balances the romance of archaeological adventure with the importance of scholarly discipline and preservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baikie, James, 1866-1931 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 24011650 |
| Title | A century of excavation in the land of the Pharaohs |
| Original Publication | United States: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1924. |
| Contents | The story of the pioneers -- Mariette and his work -- The beginnings of the modern period -- The pyramids and their explorers -- Work among the temples -- Buried royalties -- Tutankhamen and his splendours -- Life, arts, and crafts in the land of the Nile. |
| Credits | deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Egypt -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Excavations (Archaeology) -- Egypt |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75684 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75684-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 22, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 863 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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