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'Aegyptiaca Romana brings together a large amount of important material [...] Versluys has provided not only a convenient repository of Nilotic scenes but also a new perspective on Egypt in Rome.' P.J. Jones, Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 2003 'Vorbildlich ist die Behutsamkeit, mit der verschiedene Ansatze aus der kulturwissenschaftlichen Debatte zu Identitat und Alteritat (z.B. Kolonialismus, Orientalismus) zu den Belegen gestellt und auf IhreTragfahigkeit in diesem Zusammenhang untersucht werden. Beeindruckend ist ausserdem die Souveranitat, mit der die enorme Menge der Belege und der Sekundarliteratur zum Thema der Aegyptiaca gehandhabt wird. Grundsatzlich weiterfuhrend und, wie mir scheint, fur einen Teil zumal der jungeren archaologischen Forschungen durchaus paradigmatisch ist ein Bewusstsein fur die geistes- und wissenschaftsgeschichtliche Bedingtheit von Interpretationen und fur die Notwendigkeit kontextueller Interpretation archaologischer Funde.' M. Haase, Archiv fur Religionsgeschichte. 2003 'L'etude de Versluys fait prevue de grandes qualites intellectuelles: un discours prudent, la volonte de resituer un probleme dans un cadre beaucoup plus large [..], finesse de l'analyse, volonte de comparatisme avec d'autres epoques, large inventaire des Aegyptiaca de Rome, excellente connaissance de la bibliographie. [..] l'effort courageux d'une jeune chercheur qui a pris, a bras le corps, un sujet aussi complexe.' M. Malaise, Chronique d'Egypte, 2003 'The great merit of this fascinating book is that wide-ranging and original thinking is constantly informed by the results of sound empirical research. [..] Even a lengthy summary would do no justice to the author's wealth of insights and vividness of thought [..]. Aegyptiaca Romana will certainly become the standard of reference for Nilotic scenes, but it can also serve as an exemplum of how our silent archaeological witnesses can be made to speak in a variety of fresh and captivating discussions.' R.A. Tybout, Journal of Roman Archaeology, 2003 'The book is well written, well argued, and the product of deep research. [..] This is a sensitive and intelligent account, full of valuable insights.' J. Elsner, Journal of Roman Studies, 2003 'I applaud his thorough catalogue and survey of the study of Aegyptiaca; in this aspect Versluys leaves few stones unturned.' J.R. Clarke, New England Classical Journal, 2004 'His aim is to highlight shades of meaning rather than search for an (one) answer. The overall result is a stimulating addition to the subject. [..] Versluys' book is one of the most thought -provoking archaeologically. It has the potential to motivate new and exciting forays in this field.' C. Vout, Ancient West & East, 2005 '... precision de vocabulaire, clarte de l'expression, ampleur de reflexion, richesse de la documentation. [..] la somme des connaissances et la richesse de la documentation rendront le livre indispensable a tous les specialistes de la mosaique, de la peinture et des rapports de l'Egypte avec Rome.' H. Lavagne, L'Antiquite Classique, 2005 'This is not only a very useful book but also a thought provoking one. [..] One hopes his book, with its persuasive insights and promise, will therefore inspire more comprehensive explorations of Roman systems of visual signification.' S.E. Hijmans, Bulletin Antieke Beschaving, 2006

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M.J. Versluys, Ph.D. (2001) in Archaeology, Leiden University, is currently Lecturer in Roman Archaeology at the University of Leiden and Research Fellow at the University of Amsterdam.

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