Tutankhamen and Other Essays (Cambridge Library Collection - Egyptology) - Softcover

Weigall, Arthur E. P. Brome

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108082998 ISBN 13: 9781108082990

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2015

Synopsis

Arthur Weigall (1880–1934) is chiefly remembered as an Egyptologist, although he also wrote novels, screenplays and film reviews. Following a period spent working with Flinders Petrie at Abydos, he succeeded Howard Carter in 1905 as Chief Inspector of Antiquities for Upper Egypt at Luxor. Here he worked diligently to protect Egyptian artefacts from the ravages of thieves, antiques dealers, public works, and amateur excavators. Ill health then forced a return to London, where Weigall became a successful set designer and later moved into journalism. He returned to Egypt to report on Carter's discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb for the Daily Mail. This collection of essays, accessible to non-specialists, appeared in 1923. Written in response to the extraordinary surge of public interest in Egyptology, the book covers various archaeological and historical subjects, taking Tutankhamun's magnificent tomb in the Valley of the Kings as its starting point.

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Book Description

At one point a set designer, and then later a film critic, Arthur Weigall (1880–1934) is chiefly remembered as an Egyptologist. This 1923 work, written in response to surging public interest following the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb, covers archaeological and historical subjects, with the tomb as its starting point.

About the Author

Arthur E.P. Weigall was the chief inspector of Upper Egypt for the British government.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1108082998
• ISBN 13: 9781108082990
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328