Tutankhamen: Life and Death of a Pharoah (Paperback)

by Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt (Author), more (Author), F. L. Kenett (Photographer), Sarwat Okasha (Preface)

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Product Description
This brilliant classic is the definitive examination of the pharaoh's life and impact as seen through the eyes of his riches. The author covers the story of the tomb's discovery and of the treasures found and relates their importance to the picture we have of ancient Egyptian culture. 75 full-color photographs and 187 illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (April 3, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140116656
• ISBN-13: 978-0140116656
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #965,802 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous reference!, June 28, 1999

By	Katherine Mann (Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Desroches-Noblecourt is one of the foremost experts on the subject of Tutankhamon. This volume is dense in information while remaining thoroughly entertaining. A library on the period must include this excellent book.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book with lots of infomation!, September 16, 1998

By A Customer

I think this book was great. I'am only 12 and I was doing a project at school on tutankahmen and I got 25 out of 25 for my project! It had lots of useful infomation.

A great book and well written!

5.0 out of 5 stars That book is one of the most outstanding books in history., January 2, 1999

By A Customer

Tutankhamen: Life and Death of a Pharaoh has surely become one of my favorite books to read.