- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd; Hardback edition (5 Feb 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0500051461
- ISBN-13: 978-0500051467
- Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 19.8 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 380,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The tomb of Tutankhamun, with its breathtaking treasures, has exerted a unique hold on the popular imagination ever since its discovery in 1922. It remains the greatest tomb-find ever made. This book, the fullest and most profusely illustrated account yet published of the world's greatest archaeological discovery, is now available in PLC and at a popular price.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For an armchair Tutankhamun experience this book is brilliant. Nicholas has crafted a book that takes the reader, photograph-by-photograph, illustration-by-illustration through the family history, the Valley of the Kings and the treasures discovered. For the Tutankhamun reader this book is the reference work for getting a visual impression of that relation, that funery pit, that adze, in fact, an Alladin's Cave of information, lavishly illustrated. I constantly refer to this companion to check out references in other books. The casual reader can go as far as they wish because the illustrations keep pulling you in deeper and deeper. If you intend visiting the Valley of the Kings and the Cairo museum this is one book you should have at your side.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is simply fanatastic ! The best book about Tutankhamun around - it is the most complete study of his life, his times, his world. You must buy it because there is no other book on the subject that even compares with it ! Enough information and photographs to keep you going for years ! I bought it five years ago and I am still referring to it...
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a hive of information about Tutankhaten, or how he became Tutankhamun, beautiful pictures, it makes a fantastic reference to the boy King, you somewhat feel saddened for him, his life was not so easy, it's all the beautiful pictures depicted centuries ago, especially the ones with him, and Ankhanasamun (his young wife), they were very much in love, it's a moving reference book.
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'Everywhere The Glint of Gold' - Howard Carter
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As an artist with a particular attraction to Ancient Egypt I wanted a book that covered King Tut in far more detail than usual. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Heather
from his underpants,to the treasure,to the bread box
Libro semplicemente favoloso!Nonostante conosca ormai molto sull'egitto,questo libro si è rivelato una vera sorpresa,nonostante solitamente solo a sentire nominare questo... Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2009 by Scarfone Salvatore Leonardo
A beginner's must have.
As other "The Complete xxx" series books, this one offers a complete and good coverage of the topic. Read more
Published on 16 April 2009 by Sergio Bonfiglio
Great reference
Being a student studying Archeaology and Egyptology, I found this very interesting. Great book for basic knowledge
Published on 30 Mar 2009 by Newt
Comprehensive treatment of Tutankhamun's tomb
I have the hardback and it's similar in structure and layout to its companion title, "The Complete Valley of the Kings".
It's a good popular book, not a stuffy tome. Read more
It's a good popular book, not a stuffy tome. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2009 by Kate Phizackerley
Excellent overview
I've just come back from a trip to Cairo where I saw the Tutankhamun treasures for the first time - a truly magnificent experience, and one I'd recommend for everyone. Read more
Published on 29 April 2008 by dc_x
this book is fantastic!
This book goes over everything to do with Tutankhamun and more. It has an entire section about tutankhamun's life and times, several sections on the tomb itself and the funeral... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2002
A Wonderful book
When Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, he described the objects inside as 'wonderful things'...this book is just as wonderful. Read more
Published on 12 July 2000 by davenewsome@redhotant.com
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