Living With Egypt's Past In Australia
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A richly detailed work of cultural and archaeological history, Living With Egypt's Past In Australia chronicles the fascinating journey of ancient Egyptian artifacts and antiquities into Australian collections, institutions, and public consciousness. Robert S. Merrillees, a distinguished diplomat and archaeologist with deep expertise in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean, presents a meticulous account of how Egyptian objects came to reside in museums, universities, and private hands across Australia. The work uncovers the stories behind individual pieces — their origins, acquisition histories, and the collectors and scholars who championed them — illuminating the broader networks of trade, diplomacy, and intellectual curiosity that shaped antipodean engagement with one of the world's oldest civilizations. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible in tone, it argues that Australia's relationship with ancient Egypt is far richer and more complex than commonly recognized. An indispensable reference for Egyptologists, museum professionals, and anyone captivated by the global afterlife of ancient artifacts.
Author: Robert S. Merrillees
Format: Paperback
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly detailed work of cultural and archaeological history, Living With Egypt's Past In Australia chronicles the fascinating journey of ancient Egyptian artifacts and antiquities into Australian collections, institutions, and public consciousness. Robert S. Merrillees, a distinguished diplomat and archaeologist with deep expertise in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean, presents a meticulous account of how Egyptian objects came to reside in museums, universities, and private hands across Australia. The work uncovers the stories behind individual pieces — their origins, acquisition histories, and the collectors and scholars who championed them — illuminating the broader networks of trade, diplomacy, and intellectual curiosity that shaped antipodean engagement with one of the world's oldest civilizations. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible in tone, it argues that Australia's relationship with ancient Egypt is far richer and more complex than commonly recognized. An indispensable reference for Egyptologists, museum professionals, and anyone captivated by the global afterlife of ancient artifacts.