- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: White Star; De Luxe edition edition (Oct 5 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 8854403555
- ISBN-13: 978-8854403550
- Product Dimensions: 42.2 x 32.4 x 5.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 4.9 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Book Description
A lively chronicling of the discovery and significance of the tomb of Tutankhamun, this volume unveils the details of the dig, from the initial disappointment at what seemed to be an unimportant discovery to its emergence as the most important archaeological discovery of ancient Egypt.An introductory chapter places the reign of Tutankhamun in its historical context. A second chapter recounts the discovery of the tomb by Howard Carter in 1922. The extraordinary objects found in the tomb are described in detail, showcased in specially commissioned photographs.The deluxe edition is presented in an elegant slipcase. Housed in a plastic pouch affixed to the inside back cover, a 3-D map features a plan of the different chambers of Tutankhamun's tomb. The reverse side of the map describes the treasures found in the tomb and includes a biography that traces the life of Tutankhamun and the famous "curse of the pharaohs.
About the Author
Aude Gros de Beler has done extensive archeological research in Egypt and is the author of Pharaohs, Egyptian Mythology, The Nile, and Travel in the Old Egypt.
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Mask of Beauty,
By maiden pa. "gammaraider" (bedford, pa United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tutankhamun (Hardcover)
This book is just WOW!!! I started reading this after his Ramesses II book. The photos of his objects are great. I own The Complete Tutankhamun and Howeard Carter: Tomb of Tutankhamun also,but the photos in this are far better. 80 Pages of history and the rest photos and explanations of each piece. I highly recommend it as well as his Ramesses II book. These books are well worth the bucks. Howard Carter would be well pleased. The Boy King Lives On!!!
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WOW!!,
By Min Farshaw (Lebanon, NH USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tutankhamun: The Eternal Splendor of the Boy Pharaoh (Hardcover)
I don't actually own this book, however, I spent no less than an hour and a half staring at the pages, wishing I had sixty dollars to spend on it. Now I'm glad I didn't have that money, considering I can buy the same book for twenty dollars less!Anyways, this book is literally filled with beautiful photos, and information about each one. I am sure that if I had been given the opportunity to read it, page by page, I would have other wonderful comments to make. However, I only know the bare minimum about it, and I strongly suggest anyone who is truly interested in Ancient Egypt, and Tutankhamun, to buy this astounding book.
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Fabulous volume!,
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This review is from: Tutankhamun: The Eternal Splendor of the Boy Pharaoh (Hardcover)
This new volume is a refreshing addition to any collection on the subject of Tutankhamun. For those of us who have not been able to actually visit the Egyptian Museum and see the treasures of the king for ourselves, Tutankhamun, by T.G.H. James is essential. There have been many publications on the subject, and many fine photographs of the objects of the tomb reproduced. T.G.H. James has collected a totally new set of images, many of objects which are not published previously. The reproductions are superbly done, the accompanying text is refreshing and illuminating. If you have read everything you could find on the subject, and perused each object until the page begins to wear, this book is for you. I am totally delighted with this book!
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