THE LOST PHARAOHS

by Leonard Cottrell ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 25, 1951

For the amateur by an amateur, this one-volume compression of the archeological history of Egypt is readable and interesting. Neither a detailed history nor a technical work of archeology, not in any sense a work of art, this book nevertheless serves as an accurate, useful introduction to the bewildering series of dynasties and kingdoms of ancient Egypt, giving some key to the gods and the religion. Sections are devoted to the building of the pyramids, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, and the archeological discoveries of modern times. Mr. Cottrell is obviously a ""fan"" of Egyptology, and he makes a strong plea for more extensive work, particularly in the Delta region, seeing the decline of interest in archeological research the result of the crises of our time. For young and old and particularly for those who might travel in Egypt.

Pub Date: Sept. 25, 1951

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Philosophical Library

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 1951

Categories: NONFICTION