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The Murder of Tutankhamen: A True Story (Hardcover)

by Bob Brier (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Putnam Pub Group (T) (Mar 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0399143831
  • ISBN-13: 978-0399143830
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars An extraordinary concept - could very well be true...., 7 Oct 2003
This review is from: Murder of Tutankhamen (Paperback)
A wonderfully written book. Bob Brier is a talented Egyptologist specialising in mummies.
Brier gives an excellent account of all aspects of what may have happened to King Tutankhamen - both in his short life as well as leading to his - perhaps - untimely death. This book contains a well constructed insight to Egyptian times - with the revolutionary creation of Amarna by Tutankhamen's father, Akhenaten.
An absolute must for anyone who is interested in gaining more knowledge on Tutankhamen's life (or death). Brier weighs up in a totally non-bias way the reasons why the boy king could well have been murdered - and by whom.
This book also illustrates the reasons why little (apart from his tomb contents) is seen on Tutankhamen - how his successors attempted to completely erase his name from future generations.
After reading this book one is allowed to come to their own conclusion - and mine was definitely that extremely suspicious goings on occurred during and after Tutankhamen's reign.
If anything should keep the name of Tutankhamen and his spirit alive - this book should.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for all amateurs of Egyptian history, 24 Sep 1998
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I absolutely loved this book! Bob Brier really has a feel for ancient Egypt. It hardly matters whether his driving thesis is 110% spot on; his love of the subject matter and the characters in his story comes shining through. It is a gripping read, 'unputdownable' in the true sense, highly recommended not only to those who feel a strange attraction for those ancient times in Egypt, but also for the casual student of religious history. He casts a fascinating light on this most extraordinary period and carries us buoyantly along with him.

Don't wait for the softcover; if you like ancient Egypt this book is too important, and you will want to read it again and again to savour the vital flavour of the epoch, it's characters, religion and royal culture. 5 stars and more!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Solving the ancient mystery of how Tutankhamen died, 11 Jun 1998
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I loved this book. I found it as intriguing as any fictional mystery story I have ever read and very well written and presented.

It has all the elements of desire for political power and status as any modern true story of the 20th century.

Mr. Brier writes in an extremely easy to read style but gives so much information about the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. I enjoy reading about Egypt but have found some books do not make the subject matter come to life.

I have also read his book on Egyptian mummies and found that equally fascinating. I hope Mr. Brier continues to write more about Egypt in his style that is easy to follow for someone not trained in archeology but who loves history.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting book that is more than it's title implies
Egyptologist Bob Briers has that rare ability to convey his enthusiasm for a subject to his readers without going over their heards or talking down to them. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Dynastic Drama
Bob Brier certainly has the credentials and acuumen to investigate the possibile murder of Tutankhamen. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing New
There is nothing new in the theory that Tutankhamen died from unnatural causes. It is a well known fact, explored by Ahmed Osman in "House of the Messiah. Read more
Published on 23 May 1998

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