Description: Mirage by Nina Burleigh Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description 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. 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. Details ISBN 0060597682 ISBN-13 9780060597689 Title Mirage Author Nina Burleigh Format Paperback Year 2008 Pages 320 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc GE_Item_ID:16780437; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780060597689
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Book Title: Mirage : Napoleon's Scientists and the Unveiling of Egypt
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Item Height: 80 in
Publication Year: 2008
Topic: Archaeology, Modern / 18th Century, Military / Napoleonic Wars, Europe / France, Military / General, Ancient / Egypt, Historical, Middle East / Egypt (See Also Ancient / Egypt)
Genre: Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 9.4 Oz
Author: Nina Burleigh
Item Length: 8 in
Item Width: 5.3 in
Format: Trade Paperback
