Belzoni : the giant archaeologists love to hate
Noel Hume, Ivor2011
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In this captivating new biography, Ivor Noel Hume re-creates an early nineteenth century in which there was no established archaeological profession, only enormous opportunity. The book narrates the progression of legendary archaeologist Giovanni Belzoni's (1778-1824) career and how he became one of the most controversial figures in the history of Egyptian archaeology.
Main title:
Belzoni : the giant archaeologists love to hate / Ivor Noel Hume.
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Imprint:
Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2011.
Collation:
xi, 301 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [289]-292) and index.
ISBN:
9780813931401 (cloth acidfree paper)
Language:
English
Subject:
Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778-1823Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778-1823 -- Travel -- EgyptBelzoni, Mrs. (Sarah), 1783-1870 -- Travel -- EgyptArchaeologists -- Italy -- BiographyArchaeologists -- Egypt -- BiographyEgyptologists -- BiographyExcavations (Archaeology) -- EgyptHistoryEgypt -- AntiquitiesEgypt -- Description and travel
BRN:
1166177
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