Egyptomania: Our Three Thousand Year Obsession with the Land of the Pharaohs : Our Three Thousand Year Obsession with the Land of the Pharaohs

from meandmybooks

I've been looking forward to reading this one ever since Amazon showed it to me in one of their "we know you so well we can shop for you" ads! Of course, this was months and months ago, and it hadn't actually been published yet, but the kids and I had recently finished Bob Brier's Great Courses "...

from LizzieD

Egyptomania is appealing popular history with gorgeous color plates of items in Dr. Brier's collection of Egypt-inspired objects - everything from gold cigarette cases to the covers of sheet music. The West has been fascinated with ancient Egypt from the time of the ancient Greeks, and the fascin...

from WhitmelB

I was intrigued by the title and found that its content provided the same. Certainly straighforward in outlook and writing style author Bob Brier reveals ancient Egyptian influences both obscure and obvious. Ranging from jewelry styles affected over a period of 2000 years to cigarette and cigar b...

from GwenH

I've had a touch of Egyptomania most of my life, long before I knew it was a word. I loved to watch the fanciful Egyptian themed movie reruns as a kid (and adult!), replete with pyramids, mysteries, and mummies coming to life. A favorite pendant of mine is a vintage metal Egyptian scene, and one ...

from librisalexandria

When I became aware of the existence of this book I automatically knew I was in for a great read. I had already enjoyed other titles by Bob Brier and, once again, Dr. Brier did not disappoint. The introduction is by none other than Zahi Hawass, another favorite author, who relates a few anecdotes...