Mirage: Napoleon's Scientists and the Unveiling of Egypt
Mirage: Napoleon's Scientists and the Unveiling of Egypt
Mirage: Napoleon's Scientists and the Unveiling of Egypt
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Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Burleigh spotlights the Indiana Jones-esque scientists who joined Napoleon's Egyptian invasion during the late 18th century." - People
"Burleigh's storytelling is mesmerizing; she skillfully fills in the backstory of the region in artfully crafted paragraphs, summing up thousands of years of history without slowing the flow of the narrative." - Library Journal
"With an easy style and an eye for striking detail, Burleigh concentrates on 151 French scientists, scholars and students who joined the expedition, tempted by hero worship of Napoleon and the prospect of scientific adventure." - Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers
"Burleigh's storytelling is mesmerizing; she skillfully fills in the backstory of the region in artfully crafted paragraphs, summing up thousands of years of history without slowing the flow of the narrative." - Library Journal
"With an easy style and an eye for striking detail, Burleigh concentrates on 151 French scientists, scholars and students who joined the expedition, tempted by hero worship of Napoleon and the prospect of scientific adventure." - Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Harper Perennial
Pub date:
2008-12-09
Length:
320 pages
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