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Book SynopsisMuseums play a vital role in connecting us with little-known terrains and the deep mysteries of our historical past. Based on the author's exploration of the British Museum's world-famous collection of Egyptian antiquities, this title reveals the powerful role of museums in shaping our understanding of science, culture, and history.
Trade Review"In her meticulously researched and cogently argued Wondrous Curiosities, Stephanie Moser demonstrates how popular audiences, museum trustees, art critics, and others with little knowledge of ancient Egypt all contributed... to the creation of representations that still influence our perceptions today." (Current Anthropology) "Stephanie Moser shows how the [British Museum] came to define Egyptian culture by the way it presented objects to the public. This fascinating exploration looks at the history of some of its iconic treasures and how they ended up at the museum." (New Scientist)"
