- Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books (6 Oct 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0671028553
- ISBN-13: 978-0671028558
- Product Dimensions: 17.7 x 11.3 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 295,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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At the beginning of the 20th century, a young unknown pharoah remained, beneath his golden mask, in the darkness of a tomb deep in the Valley of the Kings. His name was Tutankhamun. He had lain undisturbed for a thousand years until two men, Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered the tomb and wrested him from obscurity in an attempt to solve his riddle. Jealousy, betrayal, intrigue and madness: the Tutankhamun Affair was about to begin. Christian Jacq tells the incredible true story of the strange curse of Tutankhamen which was to cause havoc among its unfortunate victims for the next half-century.
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Born in Paris in 1947, Christian Jacq is one of the world's leading Egyptologists. He is the author of many novels on Ancient Egypt, including the bestselling RAMSES series and THE MYSTERIES OF OSIRIS series. His novels have sold more than 27 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 30 languages. Christian Jacq lives in Switzerland.
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8 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tutankhamun referred to as the "kinglet" in the early 1900s was described by some archaeologists as an unimportant pharaoh while others passed him off as mere myth. The pharaoh who slept in darkness and obscurity for 3000 years was still hidden under the sand in the Valley of the Kings. Englishmen Howard Carter along with the financial support of George Herbert, Lord Carnarvon would make Tutankhamun a household name and famous around the world.
It was Professor Percy Newberry who introduced eighteen year old Howard Carter to Egypt in 1894. Carter accompanied Newberry as a painter to sketch artifacts, but Carter found is purpose for living. Without university training he learned the skills of an archaeologist. He also learned to read and write hieroglyphics and the histories of the pharaohs. One pharaoh in particular called to him and that was the undiscovered Tutankhamun.
Lord Carnarvon an adventurer himself and never one to back down from a challenge suffered terrible injuries in an automobile accident. Later, he was advised to spend his winters in Egypt where the climate was more suited to his condition. It was there that he developed a taste for excavation and sought Howard Carter.
For several years Carter searched the sands only to discover trinkets. It was believed that the wealthy amateur excavator Theodore Davis had previously exhausted all the treasures to be found. Davis even claimed to have found a cache of Tutankhamun without actually finding the pharaoh. Although frustrated, Carter pursued what was in his heart and soul. On 4 November 1922, Carter's team came across a staircase leading down into the sand. On 24 November, Carter reached a door with a cartouche reading "Tutankhamun". But the discovery would be a joy and a curse.
Carter's discovery produced international interest and excitement beyond measure. Government officials, journalists and visitors from around the globe demanded access to the tomb. The battle ensued. Together Carter and Lord Carnarvon would face the climate of World War I, Egypt's National Party, the Antiquities Service, illicit antiquities dealers, the Abd el Rassul clan, Prime Minister Saad Zaghlul, the Egyptian press, envious Egyptologists, a host of self-important nobles, and thieves. The discovery of the century that should have produced scientific and artistic enthusiasm instead produced pettiness, lies, betrayal, corruption and jealousy.
This incredible true story is brought to life by Christian Jacq.
2 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had to give up on this book as it was so hard going. Having read the fantastic 'River God' trilogy by Wilbur Smith I decided to give this a try. I don't know if it's due to the translation from french to english or whether it's just the authors writing style but the story is very difficult to follow and it never seems to flow. After a few pages I started to feel irritated by this and after getting half way through I just gave up. I didn't find it enjoyable at all. If you want a good read set in Ancient Egypt I would urge you to read Wilbur Smith's River God, The Seventh Scroll and Warlock which are a far superior trilogy.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Tutankhamun Comes to Life After 3000 Years
26 July 2004
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Tutankhamun referred to as the kinglet in the early 1900s was described by some archaeologists as an unimportant pharaoh while others passed him off as mere myth. The pharaoh who slept in darkness and obscurity for 3000 years was still hidden under the sand in the Valley of the Kings. Englishmen Howard Carter along with the financial support of George Herbert, Lord Carnarvon would make Tutankhamun a household name and famous around the world.
It was Professor Percy Newberry who introduced eighteen year old Howard Carter to Egypt in 1894. Carter accompanied Newberry as a painter to sketch artifacts, but Carter found is purpose for living. Without university training he learned the skills of an archaeologist. He also learned to read and write hieroglyphics and the histories of the pharaohs. One pharaoh in particular called to him and that was the undiscovered Tutankhamun.
Lord Carnarvon an adventurer himself and never one to back down from a challenge suffered terrible injuries in an automobile accident. Later, he was advised to spend his winters in Egypt where the climate was more suited to his condition. It was there that he developed a taste for excavation and sought Howard Carter.
For several years Carter searched the sands only to discover trinkets. It was believed that the wealthy amateur excavator Theodore Davis had previously exhausted all the treasures to be found. Davis even claimed to have found a cache of Tutankhamun without actually finding the pharaoh. Although frustrated, Carter pursued what was in his heart and soul. On 4 November 1922, Carter's team came across a staircase leading down into the sand. On 24 November, Carter reached a door with a cartouche reading Tutankhamun. But the discovery would be a joy and a curse.
Carter's discovery produced international interest and excitement beyond measure. Government officials, journalists and visitors from around the globe demanded access to the tomb. The battle ensued. Together Carter and Lord Carnarvon would face the climate of World War I, Egypt's National Party, the Antiquities Service, illicit antiquities dealers, the Abd el Rassul clan, Prime Minister Saad Zaghlul, the Egyptian press, envious Egyptologists, a host of self-important nobles, and thieves. The discovery of the century that should have produced scientific and artistic enthusiasm instead produced pettiness, lies, betrayal, corruption and jealousy.
This incredible true story is brought to life by Christian Jacq.
It was Professor Percy Newberry who introduced eighteen year old Howard Carter to Egypt in 1894. Carter accompanied Newberry as a painter to sketch artifacts, but Carter found is purpose for living. Without university training he learned the skills of an archaeologist. He also learned to read and write hieroglyphics and the histories of the pharaohs. One pharaoh in particular called to him and that was the undiscovered Tutankhamun.
Lord Carnarvon an adventurer himself and never one to back down from a challenge suffered terrible injuries in an automobile accident. Later, he was advised to spend his winters in Egypt where the climate was more suited to his condition. It was there that he developed a taste for excavation and sought Howard Carter.
For several years Carter searched the sands only to discover trinkets. It was believed that the wealthy amateur excavator Theodore Davis had previously exhausted all the treasures to be found. Davis even claimed to have found a cache of Tutankhamun without actually finding the pharaoh. Although frustrated, Carter pursued what was in his heart and soul. On 4 November 1922, Carter's team came across a staircase leading down into the sand. On 24 November, Carter reached a door with a cartouche reading Tutankhamun. But the discovery would be a joy and a curse.
Carter's discovery produced international interest and excitement beyond measure. Government officials, journalists and visitors from around the globe demanded access to the tomb. The battle ensued. Together Carter and Lord Carnarvon would face the climate of World War I, Egypt's National Party, the Antiquities Service, illicit antiquities dealers, the Abd el Rassul clan, Prime Minister Saad Zaghlul, the Egyptian press, envious Egyptologists, a host of self-important nobles, and thieves. The discovery of the century that should have produced scientific and artistic enthusiasm instead produced pettiness, lies, betrayal, corruption and jealousy.
This incredible true story is brought to life by Christian Jacq.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Christian Jacq has missed the target
15 July 2005
Format:Paperback
I am a huge fan of Christian Jacq, and have read and own most of his wonderful novels. So, I was extremely excited when I began to read the Tutankhamun Affair.
I love history, I do, and also Egyptology. But I have to admit, this book very boring. Promised in the description of the book was "passion, betrayal and madness" but the passion was Howard Carter's for Egypt, the betrayal was his grant not getting renewed (exciting, I know) and the madness was the frustration of a grueling excavation. This book needs to stop taking itself so seriously.
Jacq uses way too much repitition, and made the book about three times longer than it should have been, stretching it out to nothingness. I could barely bring myself to finish it.
Christian Jacq is my FAVORITE AUTHOR, but if he is going to keep writing novels like this one, with all that "merging with the light" formula, I will change my opinion. This book followed a very overdone structure, and the characters were very much underdeveloped.
Though this is harsh know that it is criticism, and I have great respect for the author and his PAST achievements.
I love history, I do, and also Egyptology. But I have to admit, this book very boring. Promised in the description of the book was "passion, betrayal and madness" but the passion was Howard Carter's for Egypt, the betrayal was his grant not getting renewed (exciting, I know) and the madness was the frustration of a grueling excavation. This book needs to stop taking itself so seriously.
Jacq uses way too much repitition, and made the book about three times longer than it should have been, stretching it out to nothingness. I could barely bring myself to finish it.
Christian Jacq is my FAVORITE AUTHOR, but if he is going to keep writing novels like this one, with all that "merging with the light" formula, I will change my opinion. This book followed a very overdone structure, and the characters were very much underdeveloped.
Though this is harsh know that it is criticism, and I have great respect for the author and his PAST achievements.
excellent book
5 April 2008
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This is an interesting book that gave me more insight to the ancient Egyption culture. It arrived in good time and in excellent condition.
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