Stienne, Angela

Mummified: The Stories Behind Egyptian Mummies in Museums

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ISBN 13:
9781526161895
author:
Stienne, Angela
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Manchester University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.42 kg
Genre:
History, Europe, Great Britain,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 15 working days
£18.27

Description

The stories behind the Egyptian mummies on display in British and French museums are more complex than they initially seem. In Mummified, Angela Stienne delves into the lesser-known history of these ancient remains, revealing a world of grave-robbing, theft, and black-market deals. Stienne's investigation takes the reader on a journey between Egypt, Paris, and London, exposing the murky world of collection and display. She explores the ethics of treating thousands of years-old human bodies as objects, and whether they deserve the same respect as any other human body. This fresh perspective on the ancient bodies that have fascinated Europeans for centuries offers a thought-provoking look at the intersection of life, death, and human remains. By examining the history of mummy collection and display, Stienne sheds light on a fascinating and often disturbing chapter in human history.

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