A World Beneath the Sands - by Toby Wilkinson (Paperback)

A World Beneath the Sands is a thrilling history of the West's scramble for Egypt's riches, chronicling the ruthless race between nations to uncover its mysteries and treasures.

Acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson tells captivating stories of travelers, treasure-hunters, ethnographers, and archaeologists who revealed a lost world buried beneath the sands for centuries.

With masterful research and vivid storytelling, Wilkinson brings to life the intriguing and swashbuckling tale of Egypt's discovery, revealing how our understanding of the Nile Valley and its people has been transformed.

This essential portrait of the rediscovery of ancient Egypt paved the way for its modern rebirth, making A World Beneath the Sands a must-read for anyone fascinated by history, archaeology, or the allure of the unknown.