Book 10
June 5 - 7
Cozy Walks with the Mummies
Can't say that "Beneath the Sands of Egypt" by Donald P. Ryan gave me any new insight into Egyptian history, it is less rich in facts than those ones I'd read before, but this one elaborates a little more on archaeology, on how the tombs in the Valley of the Kings are found, marked, excavated and maintained. I learnt more about outstanding names in archaeology and their contribution into the cause.
What I liked most about this memoir of an unconventional archaeologist is that it is not encyclopedic and can appeal to bigger audience than most history books on Egypt. The author also shares some anecdotal stories from his experience of being an archaeologist, some interpersonal relationships and his own emotional reactions to different discoveries.
The book becomes a little boring at places, but my own fascination with the places he describes helped me get through some more tedious pages.
Overall, quite solid read which I would advise to those who are more interested in archaeology as a subject. For those who seek interesting books on Egypt, I would recommend "Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians" or "The City of Akhenaten and Nefertity", which I'd reviewed before.
8 out of 10
I have already started another book. I've always been keen on British history, more particularly on early Medieval and Tudor times, and, of course, I've binge watched all costume drama, including those films based on Philippa Gregory novels, with "The Other Boleyn Girl" being my favourite. I've decided it is high time I got acquainted with her novels myself. So, my next read is "The Constant Princess", June 8 - 10.
Cozy Walks with the Mummies
Can't say that "Beneath the Sands of Egypt" by Donald P. Ryan gave me any new insight into Egyptian history, it is less rich in facts than those ones I'd read before, but this one elaborates a little more on archaeology, on how the tombs in the Valley of the Kings are found, marked, excavated and maintained. I learnt more about outstanding names in archaeology and their contribution into the cause.
What I liked most about this memoir of an unconventional archaeologist is that it is not encyclopedic and can appeal to bigger audience than most history books on Egypt. The author also shares some anecdotal stories from his experience of being an archaeologist, some interpersonal relationships and his own emotional reactions to different discoveries.
The book becomes a little boring at places, but my own fascination with the places he describes helped me get through some more tedious pages.
Overall, quite solid read which I would advise to those who are more interested in archaeology as a subject. For those who seek interesting books on Egypt, I would recommend "Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians" or "The City of Akhenaten and Nefertity", which I'd reviewed before.
8 out of 10
I have already started another book. I've always been keen on British history, more particularly on early Medieval and Tudor times, and, of course, I've binge watched all costume drama, including those films based on Philippa Gregory novels, with "The Other Boleyn Girl" being my favourite. I've decided it is high time I got acquainted with her novels myself. So, my next read is "The Constant Princess", June 8 - 10.
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