Egyptomania Goes to the Movies: From Archaeology to Popular Craze to Hollywood Fantasy

"The discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922, by a sensation-hungry world newly united by mass media, created a wave of fascination unlike anything before. This study traces the origins of 20th century cinema's obsession with Ancient Egypt through previous eras and relates its recurring themes and ideas to the historical reality of the land of the Pharaohs"-- Read More

"The discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922, by a sensation-hungry world newly united by mass media, created a wave of fascination unlike anything before. This study traces the origins of 20th century cinema's obsession with Ancient Egypt through previous eras and relates its recurring themes and ideas to the historical reality of the land of the Pharaohs"-- Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $15.99 Title: Egyptomania Goes to the Movies by Matthew Coniam Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Print ISBN: 9781476668284, 1476668280 eText ISBN: 9781476629865 Edition: 2017 Format: EPUB eBook	$15.99 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ