A Passion for Egypt: Arthur Weigall, Tutankhamun and the 'Curse of the Pharaohs'
Julie Hankey [Hankey, Julie]This compelling biography of Arthur Weigall, the British Egyptologist and Chief Inspector of Antiquities, chronicles his involvement with the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb under Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon. Weigall came into conflict with Carter and Carnarvon over newspaper reporting of the famous find. His remarks to the press during that time led to the infamous story of the "Curse of the Pharaohs." This biography brings to life the atmosphere, intrigue, and intense competition in Egypt during the first quarter of the 20th century.
Năm:
2001
Nhà xuát bản:
I. B. Tauris
Ngôn ngữ:
english
ISBN 10:
1860645666
ISBN 13:
9781860645662
File:
EPUB, 1.93 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2001