Edward William Lane, 1801-1876: The Life of the Pioneering Egyptologist and Orientalist - Jason Thompson - Books - The American University in Cairo Press - 9789774162879 - May 15, 2010
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Edward William Lane, 1801-1876: The Life of the Pioneering Egyptologist and Orientalist

Jason Thompson

Edward William Lane, 1801-1876: The Life of the Pioneering Egyptologist and Orientalist

Few Western scholars of the Middle East have exerted such profound influence as Edward William Lane. This title examines Lane's life and accomplishments, including his crucial years of field work in Egypt, revealing the life of a great Victorian scholar and presenting a fascinating episode in east-west encounter, interaction, and representation.


900 pages, 60 illustrations

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released May 15, 2010
ISBN13 9789774162879
Publishers The American University in Cairo Press
Pages 900
Dimensions 152 × 229 × 61 mm   ·   1.18 kg

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