The Legends of the Pyramids Myths and Misconceptions about Ancient Egypt |
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| Author:
| Colavito, Jason |
| ISBN: | 978-1-68435-148-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2021 |
| Publisher: | Red Lightning Books
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $29.00 |
Book Description:
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* In the vein of the Prothero titles, which have sold well. * Well-researched book which traces the origins of popular myths surrounding the pyramids. * It examines Egypt from the point of view of pop culture and myth rather than academic history. * It is one of the first books to fully explore the influence of medieval Islam on modern myths of Egypt. * It connects stories from Classical Antiquity down to modern movies to show they are part of a continuous whole. * It includes...
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* In the vein of the Prothero titles, which have sold well. * Well-researched book which traces the origins of popular myths surrounding the pyramids. * It examines Egypt from the point of view of pop culture and myth rather than academic history. * It is one of the first books to fully explore the influence of medieval Islam on modern myths of Egypt. * It connects stories from Classical Antiquity down to modern movies to show they are part of a continuous whole. * It includes discussion and translation of rare ancient and medieval texts almost never discussed in the West.