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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have
occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
During The Campaign Of General Bonaparte In That Country. In Three
Volumes.
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have
occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
During The Campaign Of General Bonaparte In That Country. In Three
Volumes.
During The Campaign Of General Bonaparte In That Country. In Three
Volumes.
During The Campaign Of General Bonaparte In That Country. In Three
Volumes.
Napoleon's military expedition to Egypt in 1798 famously included
various scientists and savants, among whom was the author of this
three-volume work, published in French in 1802 and in English in
1803. Vivant Denon (1747-1825) was a diplomat under the Ancien
Regime, but survived the Revolution thanks to the patronage of the
painter David, and met Napoleon through the salon of Josephine de
Beauharnais. He accompanied the army, excavating and sketching,
sometimes even during battles. The publication of this lively,
illustrated account is regarded as the chief stimulus for the
so-called 'Egyptian Revival' style of architecture, interior design
and even costume. Volume 2 finds Denon travelling down the Nile
into Upper Egypt, and fretting because General Desaix, his mind
focused on an approaching battle, would not give him an escort to
visit Abydos. This disappointment was compensated for when the army
arrived at the marvellous ruins of Thebes.
Napoleon's military expedition to Egypt in 1798 famously included
various scientists and savants, among whom was the author of this
three-volume work, published in French in 1802 and in English in
1803. Vivant Denon (1747-1825) was a dilettante and diplomat under
the Ancien Regime, but survived the Revolution thanks to the
patronage of the painter David, and met Napoleon through the salon
of Josephine de Beauharnais. He accompanied the army, excavating
and sketching, sometimes even during battles. The publication of
this lively, illustrated account is regarded as the chief stimulus
for the so-called 'Egyptian Revival' style of architecture,
interior design and even costume. Volume 1 describes the voyage to
Egypt via Malta, the storming of Alexandria, exploration of the
Delta, and travel down the Nile to Cairo and the Pyramids. The
combination of archaeological observations, notes on the modern
Egyptians, and descriptions of warfare makes for a fascinating
read.
Napoleon's military expedition to Egypt in 1798 famously included
various scientists and savants, among whom was the author of this
three-volume work, published in French in 1802 and in English in
1803. Vivant Denon (1747-1825) was a diplomat under the Ancien
Regime, but survived the Revolution thanks to the patronage of the
painter David, and met Napoleon through the salon of Josephine de
Beauharnais. He accompanied the army, excavating and sketching,
sometimes even during battles. The publication of this lively,
illustrated account is regarded as the chief stimulus for the
so-called 'Egyptian Revival' style of architecture, interior design
and even costume. In Volume 3, Denon continues his travels, taking
opportunities to join with surveying parties, sketching, and
purchasing antiquities, including mummies and papyrus manuscripts.
The volume ends with Denon's return to France, and his regret at
how little he had seen and done, compared with the immensity of
Egypt.
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