Living with Egypt's Past in Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A compelling exploration of history and culture that brings the richness of Egypt’s legacy to the Australian context. Published by the Museum of Victoria, this volume provides a unique study of how Egyptian antiquities and history have been integrated into, and interpreted by, the Australian landscape and its institutions. With contributions from notable scholars including Colin A. Hope, Graeme L. Pretty, and Piers Crocker, the work bridges the gap between ancient historical narrative and the modern Australian experience.The book serves as a significant record of the intersection between international heritage and local historical study. Through its blend of historical inquiry and documentation, it captures a specific moment in the scholarly effort to catalogue and understand the presence of Egyptian artifacts within Australia. For collectors of Australiana, students of Egyptology, and those interested in the history of museum curation, this text remains a foundational and insightful document.
Author: Robert S. Merrillees, Colin A. Hope, Graeme L. Pretty, and Piers Crocker
Format: Paperback
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A compelling exploration of history and culture that brings the richness of Egypt’s legacy to the Australian context. Published by the Museum of Victoria, this volume provides a unique study of how Egyptian antiquities and history have been integrated into, and interpreted by, the Australian landscape and its institutions. With contributions from notable scholars including Colin A. Hope, Graeme L. Pretty, and Piers Crocker, the work bridges the gap between ancient historical narrative and the modern Australian experience.The book serves as a significant record of the intersection between international heritage and local historical study. Through its blend of historical inquiry and documentation, it captures a specific moment in the scholarly effort to catalogue and understand the presence of Egyptian artifacts within Australia. For collectors of Australiana, students of Egyptology, and those interested in the history of museum curation, this text remains a foundational and insightful document.