Mirage: Napoleon's Scientists and the Unveiling of Egypt Audiobook

" It's pretty interesting, but I never did finish it. Definitely a surprise to find out that Napoleon spent so much time in Egypt. I associate the British with Egypt more than the French. "

" really fascinating history I knew absolutely nothing about! Really interesting! "

" A great introduction to the French "occupation" of Egypt, I just wish Burleigh had gone more in depth. In the end the sum feels very shallow, like she just barely scraped the surface. My interest was very much captured; wish there was more. "

" Interesting audio book. Learned a lot about french imperialism in egypt. "

" Did you know that Napoleon invaded Egypt and brought 150 of Frances top artists, scholars and scientists with him? Fascinating, no? YES. "

" Beginning of "egyptology" and decades of plunder. Learned a lot. Little repetitive though - like a long non-fiction piece was expanded into book form. "

" Extremely interesting look at a period of history that I had no idea existed. Don't read it if you're looking for a strictly military history, though. As the title states, the book mostly focuses on the scientists; the soldiers are an afterthought. "

" I'd heard of course of the cadre of scientists Napoleon took to Egypt in his failed bid to take over that country, but I knew little about them. Fascinating group of men, and laid the groundwork for what we today call the science of archaeology. "

" Interesting non-fiction book about Napoleon's expedition in Egypt. It really lowered my opinion of Napoleon, but I found the lives of the scientists interesting. And to think that I always believed that the Rosetta stone was discovered by the British... "

" Interesting and a well-timed read for me, given some recent travel. The book was adequately written and reflects a depth of research. I particularly enjoyed reading about famous scientists that I know from other contexts, like physics and mathematics. "

" Napoleon rounds up brilliant men and strands them in Egypt. They settle in abandoned Mameluke mansions. Good story, great details about the setting. Not too much science for this non-scientist. Good other details about Mr. Conte, (inventor of Conte crayons) and others you might NEED to know about. "

" Certainly a piece of history that I was not really aware of before I read this book. However, it just didn't read that well and I got bored with the book. "

" Wonderfully written book about a little-known period of history. Loved it. "

" What I learned from this book? When Napoleon asks you to go somewhere--no matter how exotic the locale, no matter what glory he promises you--be sure to say 'no'. "

" I wanted to learn more about Egypt and less about the scientists. One of those history-is-so-much-stranger-than-fiction kind of books. "

" Wonderfully written book about a little-known period of history. Loved it. "

" What I learned from this book? When Napoleon asks you to go somewhere--no matter how exotic the locale, no matter what glory he promises you--be sure to say 'no'. "

" Interesting audio book. Learned a lot about french imperialism in egypt. "

" really fascinating history I knew absolutely nothing about! Really interesting! "

" Certainly a piece of history that I was not really aware of before I read this book. However, it just didn't read that well and I got bored with the book. "

" It's pretty interesting, but I never did finish it. Definitely a surprise to find out that Napoleon spent so much time in Egypt. I associate the British with Egypt more than the French. "

" Interesting and a well-timed read for me, given some recent travel. The book was adequately written and reflects a depth of research. I particularly enjoyed reading about famous scientists that I know from other contexts, like physics and mathematics. "

" Interesting non-fiction book about Napoleon's expedition in Egypt. It really lowered my opinion of Napoleon, but I found the lives of the scientists interesting. And to think that I always believed that the Rosetta stone was discovered by the British... "

" Did you know that Napoleon invaded Egypt and brought 150 of Frances top artists, scholars and scientists with him? Fascinating, no? YES. "