Acclaimed science writer Heather Pringle uncovers the true story of the scientists and archaeologists Heinrich Himmler deployed to find proof for his theories of a prehistoric Aryan master race. A cinematic account of the basis for one of the most terrifying theories in history. Major review and feature coverage anticipated Competition: Simon Winchester; Deborah Cadbury; Michael Frayn; Michael Burleigh
Heather Pringle is a journalist and author who has written on archaeology and ancient cultures in numerous magazines including Discover, National Geographic Traveler, New Scientist, Science and Geo. In January 2002, she won the American Association for the Advancement of Science award for Magazine Journalism. She is the author fo three books, including THE MUMMY CONGRESS. She lives in Vancouver, Canada.
'This is an exceptional piece of work, for those with a very deep interest in the intellectual structures of tyranny, in Heinrich Himmler, in how monsters work. Dictators always have theories, and always find scholars to prove them. THE MASTER PLAN is the detailed history of one such effort, but it sheds abundant light on all of them.' Alan Furst Praise for THE MUMMY CONGRESS: 'Guaranteed to fascinate and entertain.' Anthony Sattin, The Sunday Times 'The Mummy Congress is wide ranging in every sense. Heather Pringle's lively prose takes us across the centuries, across the globe, and across scientific disciplines ! Enthralling.' Jonathan Sale, Independent 'Heather Pringle takes care to tell you the icky things you really wanted to know, while eloquently touring the world of present-day mummy studies.' Francis Spufford, Evening Standard
'This is an exceptional piece of work, for those with a very deep interest in the intellectual structures of tyranny, in Heinrich Himmler, in how monsters work. Dictators always have theories, and always find scholars to prove them. THE MASTER PLAN is the detailed history of one such effort, but it sheds abundant light on all of them.' Alan Furst Praise for THE MUMMY CONGRESS: 'Guaranteed to fascinate and entertain.' Anthony Sattin, The Sunday Times 'The Mummy Congress is wide ranging in every sense. Heather Pringle's lively prose takes us across the centuries, across the globe, and across scientific disciplines ! Enthralling.' Jonathan Sale, Independent 'Heather Pringle takes care to tell you the icky things you really wanted to know, while eloquently touring the world of present-day mummy studies.' Francis Spufford, Evening Standard
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