Author: LAWTON, IAN
Title: Giza : the truth : the people, politics and history behind the world's most famous archaeological site / Ian Lawton & Chris Ogilvie-Herald
Description: London : Virgin 2000. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine. very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw. now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight. bright. clean and strong. Provenance: From the library of L. P. Coomer with his bookplate to front pastedown. Minor library marks remain.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 560 pages; Physical description: xvi. 560 p. [12] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Excavations (Archaeology) -- Egypt. Pyramids of Giza (Egypt). Summary: This study of the Giza Plateau takes a different approach to traditional investigations to follow a path that leads behind the scenes to a world of politics. jealousy and ambition. It asks such questions as: what is really happening at the Giza Plateau?; what is the identity of the group who call themselves 'The Magic Twelve'. and what are their motives?; and what plans are afoot as the 21st century approaches? This work provides a balanced treatment of the theories surrounding the questions of who built the pyramids. why. how and when. The developments revealed by the resurgence in exploration activity are disclosed. including those conducted to find the Hall of Records.ISBN: 1852278218. Weight in Kg appr.:

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