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The Legends of the Pyramids

- Myths and Misconceptions about Ancient Egypt

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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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781684351480
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 240
  • Udgivet:
  • 3. august 2021
  • Størrelse:
  • 235x158x22 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 540 g.
Leveringstid: Ukendt - mangler pt.

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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.

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