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Soldiering In Egypt
Hardback Edition: 1
It is an intriguing period in Egypt's history which upon closer examination reveals a well-documented interest in the heritage, archaeology and daily life of Egypt - influenced by the growth of photography and the affordability of the camera. For many young men and women, most of whom had never travelled beyond their home towns, it must have been an incredible experience to look upon the Pyramids. Troops arriving in Egypt were amazed by the sights and sounds of Cairo and plenty of spare time enabled the opportunity for sightseeing and travel. In Cairo there were many things to do and spend money on. There was beer to be bought, horse races to bet on, (fake) antiquities to buy and Pyramids to climb. To date, little attention has been paid to the visual and material record of serving soldiers in Egypt. Their photographs, letters and souvenirs provide a record of life in Egypt, an experience which appears to have left an indelible mark on all who visited.
Publication date : 2017-02-07
Publisher : Global Book Publishing
Subjects: Non-fiction, Humanities, Anthropology/archaeology, History, Egyptian Archaeology / Egyptology