Voyages dans la basse et la haute Egypte / pendant les campagnes de Bonaparte en 1798 et 1799

An illustrated travel account of journeys through Lower and Upper Egypt undertaken during a military campaign, combining on-the-ground reportage of marches and engagements with detailed observations and drawings of temples, tombs, sculptures, and landscapes. The text alternates lively, candid episodes about the expedition’s movements and encounters with informed descriptions of archaeological remains, iconography, and local practices, and includes reflections on preservation and the disruptions of conflict. Presented as a continuous journal, it blends practical detail, aesthetic sensitivity, and erudition, and is accompanied by numerous plate descriptions and sketches intended to convey the appearance and atmosphere of ancient Egyptian monuments.