American egyptologist: the life of james henry breasted and the creation of his oriental institute
Auteur :
Abt, Jeffrey
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226045344
Date de publication :
25 juin 2013
Dimensions :
2,5 x 1,8 x 0,4 cm
Poids :
1106 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
James Henry Breasted (1865-1935) had a career that epitomizes our popular image of the archaeologist. In this title, the author explores the scholarly, philanthropic, diplomatic, and religious contexts of his ideas and projects, providing insight into the origins of America's prominent center for Near Eastern archaeology.