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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press (June 4, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0306821338
  • ISBN-13: 978-0306821332
  • Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.3 x 9.1 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Shadow King
By Charles R. Hensel on May 20, 2013
Format: Hardcover
I have always had a soft spot for archaeology, Egyptology, and all things ancient but have never had the time to read and research as much as I would like, so when the opportunity to review The Shadow King arose I was very excited to say the least! It has been a long time since I had read anything of substance on the subject, especially about Tutankhamun, well since I had visited the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia in 2005. I was hoping that the Shadow King would be a great re-introduction to this mysterious ancient king and maybe provide some additional information I hadn't encountered before, but it was much, much more!

Framed around the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 and the subsequent research on his mummy through the next 90 years, Marchant branches out to give us a snapshot of the evolution of Egyptology, archaeology as a whole, and forensic anthropology. This story flows in a very accessible, easy to read narrative that gives the readers an overview of the evolution of the science behind studying ancient Egypt. From the days of treasure hunting Europeans to more scientifically minded Egyptian nationals, Marchant tells a story of what would now be considered mistreatment of artifacts to the careful analysis of hard data.

Not dry in the slightest, the story of these mummies, their discovery, and analysis (especially Tutankhamun himself) is fraught with politics, in-fighting, and a myriad of different stories about his life and death. We see how after his undisturbed 3,000 year rest, Tut's mummy became a media sensation almost overnight, leading to two different waves of "Tutmania" in the 1970s and 2000s.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Light in the Shadows
By Julie Ann Dawson VINE VOICE on May 20, 2013
Format: Hardcover
The Shadow King: The Bizarre Afterlife of King Tut's Mummy, is not simply another rehashing of the King Tut legend and lore. Instead, author Jo Marchant focuses the stranger-than-fiction history behind the search for Tut and the subsequent fallout of Carter's discovery. And indeed, fallout; in terms of scientific, historical, sociological, and political consequences, is the best way to describe the decades since The Boy King was discovered. The hunt for King Tut and the search for clues as to the truth of his demise have had a hidden, but substantial, impact on not only Egypt but the world.

Marchant makes every effort to go back to the original source material, tracking down the people who were directly involved in the many events described in the book wherever possible, and uncovering the original notes and journals of those long-dead individuals who first led the charge to find Tut and open his tomb. What we learn is that the search for answers pushed the boundaries of science in a hundred different directions, encouraging (and in some cases forcing) scientists to completely rethink what we knew about everything from DNA to radiology to forensic odontology.

Some of the most interesting sections of the book focus more on how the mystique of Tut has been used to gain influence in socio-political spheres. We see how Tut served as a de facto "ambassador" for Egypt during the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty negotiations. We see Tut's image usurped by the Black Power movement of the 1960's. We see how certain elements attempted to usurp Tut's legacy to prove the validity of the Bible. The Boy King proved to be more influential in death, in a way, than he could possibly have been in life.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsMarchant does it again.
By SInohey TOP 1000 REVIEWER on August 13, 2013
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The story of the "Boy King" Tut Ankh Amun has fascinated the Western world since the serendipitous discovery of his tomb and its riches, in 1922.
Most King Tut groupies know the tale of the accidental finding of the tomb in the Valley of the Kings, in Upper Egypt, by the English archeologist, Howard Carter, just when his financial backer, Lord Carnarvon, was about to withdraw his support. The mysterious death of the latter, a few months later; initially rumored to be caused by the curse of the Pharaoh but later on found to be septicemia (infection in the blood) in a frail old man, caused by a mosquito bite that festered.
Since that time, books, pamphlets and news reports flooded the culture about Ancient Egypt and mummies. Mummy lore became popular.
Then Hollywood began its series of Mummy films with Boris Karloff , Lon Chaney Jr. in the pre-WW ll era, on to Hammer studios in England with Christopher Lee et al in 1959, culminating in the recent trilogy starring Brendan Frasier. On film, mummies were resurrected, reanimated, walked, mumbled (even spoke!) and pursued their victims. SNL had the unforgettable funny skit by Steve Martin "King Tut".
Most recently, in 1972-81, the King Tut exhibits travelled around the world, including several major cities in the USA, to huge audiences and box office revenues.

In the past decades a wave of "scientific" investigation and studies were conducted on the hapless Tut mummy, including DNA, X-rays, CT scans, MRI, chemical and tissue analysis; done mostly at the behest and financing of TV and documentary producers. The shows are populated by media savvy scholars, advancing their particular theories as to Tut's lineage, maladies and cause of death; in 2002 it was murder, in 2005 TB? Malaria?Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Read and a Fresh Look at the History of Egyptology

Great read! I bought this book following a fascinating interview with the author on "The John Batchelor Show" radio program. Read more

Published 2 months ago by William D Thompson
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Published 6 months ago by Grandma W-G
5.0 out of 5 starsTracking the illusive king

This book is similar to Zahi's but focuses more on the story of Carter's search for Tutankhamun that lead to the discovery that shines on a pharaoh that was minor had it not been... Read more

Published 7 months ago by H. B. Baldwin
5.0 out of 5 starsUndying King

The fascination in the life and mummy of King Tutankhamun never seems to go away. This very interesting book tells more about his death and burial than his life-which is just as... Read more

Published 13 months ago by Glen V. Mcintyre
3.0 out of 5 starsThree Stars

OK read

Published 13 months ago by Richard Evans
5.0 out of 5 starsso assume all's good.

Purchased by school district. Didn't hear any complaints from the teacher (and I would), so assume all's good.

Published 14 months ago by CJ Harris
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent book!

I've read a number of books about Tutankhamun and Egyptology in general, but I have never enjoyed any of them as much as I did this book. Read more

Published 14 months ago by Nancy R.
5.0 out of 5 starsSolid Review of King Tut

I really enjoyed this book. It was very easy to read and took you step by step through Tut's journey. Read more

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I Bought This Book For my Husband For Christmas, He Gets Up Early Every Morning Just To Read His Book, Thanks Again Amazon, For Another Great Purchase. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Ida Morgan
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Thoroughly researched and clearly written.

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