Egyptomania
Fritze, Ronald H.
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Egyptomania
Published
2016
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Pages
444
ISBN-13
9781780236391
ISBN-10
1780236395
Description
Ancient Egypt has been a focus of awe and fascination from the age of the Pyramids to the present day. In 'Egyptomania' Ronald H. Fritze takes us on a historical journey to unearth the Egypt of the imagination, a land of weird gods, murky magic, secret knowledge, marvellous pyramids, enigmatic sphinxes, monumental obelisks, immense wealth and mystifying mummies. Egypt has always exerted a powerful attraction in popular and high culture, and an array of personalities have been attracted to and repelled by the idea of Egypt. Medieval Christians considered Egypt a land with many connections to the Bible, while medieval Muslims were intrigued by its massive monuments, esoteric learning and hidden treasures. Scholars of the Renaissance, the Baroque and the Enlightenment pondered the mysteries of hieroglyphs and Hermes Trismegistus. Even the practical-minded Napoleon dreamed of Egyptian glory and helped open that antique land to the West. Fritze goes beyond the examination of Egyptomania in art and architecture to reveal its impact on religion, philosophy, historical study, literature, travel, science and popular culture. All those who remain captivated by the ongoing phenomenon of Egyptomania will revel in the mysteries uncovered in this book.
Subjects
Motel of the mysteries
Zeitschrift für ägyptische Sprache und Altertumskunde
Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs
L' Ateneo e la Description de l'Égypte
Ancient Egypt
The Mars Mystery
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Egyptomania?
This edition of Egyptomania has approximately 444 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Egyptomania?
For most readers, Egyptomania typically takes between 9h 15m and 6h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 111,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 111,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Egyptomania?
The estimated word count for Egyptomania is approximately 111,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Egyptomania?
Egyptomania was written by Fritze, Ronald H..
When was Egyptomania published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.