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A review by luizasndr
Egyptomania: Our Three Thousand Year Obsession with the Land of the Pharaohs by Bob Brier
2.0
Unfortunately for me this was a massive disappointment.
The actual phenomenon of egyptomania comprises probably 20% of the book - the rest is a depiction of how western countries managed to get wraped up in this egypt fascination through the lenses of egyption obelisks being move to and from certain countries.
Whilst I understand that the context in necessary, the context was more explored that the actual phenomenon. Someone that is more interested in the technicalities and mechanics will definitely enjoy this book more, but for someone like me that was interested more in the perception and fascination itself, I found the book was lacking.
The actual phenomenon of egyptomania comprises probably 20% of the book - the rest is a depiction of how western countries managed to get wraped up in this egypt fascination through the lenses of egyption obelisks being move to and from certain countries.
Whilst I understand that the context in necessary, the context was more explored that the actual phenomenon. Someone that is more interested in the technicalities and mechanics will definitely enjoy this book more, but for someone like me that was interested more in the perception and fascination itself, I found the book was lacking.