Description: Mirage by Nina Burleigh The author of "The Stranger and the Statesman" reveals the true story of the birth of Egyptology, witnessed through the experiences of Napoleon and his men who undertook the worlds first archaeological dig in Egypt. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Two hundred years ago, only the most reckless or eccentric Europeans had dared to traverse the unmapped territory of the modern-day Middle East. But in 1798, more than 150 French engineers, artists, doctors, and scientists--even a poet and a musicologist--traveled to the Nile Valley under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte and his invading army. Hazarding hunger, hardship, uncertainty, and disease, Napoleons "savants" risked their lives in pursuit of discovery. The first large-scale interaction between Europeans and Muslims in the modern era, the audacious expedition was both a triumph and a disaster, resulting in finds of immense historical and scientific importance (including the ruins of the colossal pyramids and the Rosetta Stone) and in countless tragic deaths through plague, privation, madness, or violence.Acclaimed journalist Nina Burleigh brings readers back to the landmark adventure at the dawn of the modern era that ultimately revealed the deepest secrets of ancient Egypt to a curious continent. Author Biography Nina Burleigh is the author of four books. She is a noted journalist whose articles have appeared in Time, the Washington Post, New York magazine, Elle, and many other publications. She lives in New York City. Review "With an easy style and an eye for striking detail, Burleigh concentrates on 151 French scientists, scholars and students who joined the expedition, tempted by hero worship of Napoleon and the prospect of scientific adventure." -- Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers"Burleigh spotlights the Indiana Jones-esque scientists who joined Napoleons Egyptian invasion during the late 18th century." -- People Review Quote "With an easy style and an eye for striking detail, Burleigh concentrates on 151 French scientists, scholars and students who joined the expedition, tempted by hero worship of Napoleon and the prospect of scientific adventure." -- Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers "Burleigh spotlights the Indiana Jones-esque scientists who joined Napoleons Egyptian invasion during the late 18th century." -- People Description for Teachers/Educators In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte led an army of 30,000 soldiers into Egypt. But along with this show of military might, Napoleon also brought along an intellectual corps: 151 of Europes greatest scientists, mathematicians, engineers and artists. More than half of the group would not make it back home, felled by the ravages of war or disease. But those who survived made remarkable discoveries and re-introduced the world to one of historys greatest cultures. In Mirage, Nina Burleigh brings to life Egypts first archeological expedition. Braving hunger, hardship and disease, Napoleons "savants" discovered the Rosetta Stone, which decoded the hieroglyphics of Ancient Egypt, explored the Great Pyramids, and ultimately produced The Description of Egypt, an ambitious encyclopedia that would influence scientists and historians throughout the 19th Century. Nina Burleigh is a critically acclaimed writer whose books include The Stranger and the Statesman and A Very Private Woman: The Life and Unsolved Murder of Mary Meyer. A noted journalist, her articles have appeared in TIME, the Washington Post, New York Magazine, the New York Observer, Salon, Elle, Mirabella, Redbook, Jane, Spy, Regardies, Chicago Tribune, George and many other publications. She currently lives in Paris and New York with her husband Erik Freeland, a photographer, and their son Felix. "A fascinating read about an extraordinary time and place in world history." -- San Francisco Chronicle Details ISBN0060597682 Author Nina Burleigh Short Title MIRAGE Language English ISBN-10 0060597682 ISBN-13 9780060597689 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 962.03 Year 2008 Residence New York City, NY, US Subtitle Napoleons Scientists and the Unveiling of Egypt DOI 10.1604/9780060597689 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2008-12-09 NZ Release Date 2008-12-09 US Release Date 2008-12-09 UK Release Date 2008-12-09 Pages 320 Publication Date 2008-12-09 Audience General Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Imprint US Harper Perennial Publisher US HarperCollins Illustrations Maps We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16780437;
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