- Paperback: 1 pages
- Publisher: Thames and Hudson; New edition edition (May 1 1995)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0500278105
- ISBN-13: 978-0500278109
- Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 18.8 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 726 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#361,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #16 in Books > Science > Archaeology > Egyptian
- #20 in Books > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Archaeology > Egyptian
- #44 in Books > History > Ancient > Africa
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From Library Journal
As the owner and occupant of the most spectacular tomb to be excavated under modern archaeological conditions, Tutankhamun is synonymous with the mystery and wealth of ancient Egypt. In this comprehensive study, Tut's life and background, the architecture of the tomb, and the artifacts discovered in situ are examined in some detail. Archaeology books tend to be either pretty or important, but Reeves has produced a beautiful book with significant new information. The extent, wealth, and quality of the illustrations alone make it an important and attractive book. The text synthesizes the most current findings in the field. If your library can afford only one book on Tut, this one is it.
- Mary Morgan Smith, Northland P.L., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Mary Morgan Smith, Northland P.L., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"Bound to book you on the 'boy-king' and his rich tomb all over again."
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4.0 out of 5 stars
The tomb and its "treasures" are the real focus.,
By TammyJo Eckhart "TammyJo Eckhart" (Bloomington, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Complete Tutankhamun (Paperback)
If you want a multitude of pictures and a fair discussion of the tomb's discovery and the objects found in it, then this is an excellent book. We used this in a grad/undergrad level seminar I took back at Columbia University because it is so detailed on the tomb and its discovery. However, when it comes to information about Tutankhanum himself there are only 20 pages that look at his life and the historical context of his life, most of that is spent on his family and the dynasty he is part of. 20 pages out of 200+?! This is why I'm giving this book only 4 stars -- the cover and the summary offered by the book itself suggests the book has three parts and this first one is barely there.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Complete Tutankhamun......THE BEST,
By Benjamín Tarache (VENEZUELA, VALENCIA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Complete Tutankhamun (Paperback)
This it is the best book than I have seen related young king Tutankhamon, with an exquisite and impeccable design, besides to have an excellent bibliographical quality. My English is very basic, for that reason I cannot continue describing to this book jewel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Things,
This review is from: Complete Tutankhamun (Paperback)
This was Howard Carter's initial description of the newly unearthed tomb of Tutenkhamen, and having read "The Complete Tutenkhamen" I'm inclined to make the same observation. For the first few hours the text of this book will be impossible to read, because the pictures are so arresting. My personal favorite is something that looks like a painted statute but, we are told, was a domestic a clothes-horse: if so, it's possibly the most beautiful mannequin ever designed. Virtually the entire inventory of Tut's tomb is dissected, with separate chapters devoted to each antechamber. We are treated, as well, to an account of Howard Carter's (and Lord Caernavon's) legendary pursuits, and explosion of the "Tut's Curse" canard. A great mix of good history and real eye candy.
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