{"product_id":"tutankhamun-david-james-ault-9798424231261","title":"Tutankhamun: Howard Carter And The Search For Tutankhamun","description":"\u003cb\u003eHoward Carter And The Search For Tutankhamun\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn November 4th 1922, Howard Carter finally discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, following years of relentless work, which had been financed by Carter's benefactor, Lord Carnarvon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb would become the single greatest archaeological find of all time and, almost overnight, King Tut became a household name. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat topics does this book cover?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book begins with a look at the early life and career of Howard Carter, before discussing his relationship with Lord Carnarvon and the commissioned work excavating in the Valley of the Kings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe discovery of the tomb is then reported on in detail, with a presentation on the findings from the four rooms of the tomb: the Antechamber, the Annexe, the Burial Chamber and the Treasury. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAncient History: The Life and Death of Tutankhamun\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe focus of the course then shifts to Ancient Egypt and Tutankhamen himself, with a look at his family heritage, the politics during his reign and his mysterious death. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFinally, the legacy of Tutankhamun is considered, including information about the media frenzy over King Tut during the twenties, the infamous curse of Tutankhamun and a revival in interest in recent years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInteresting Did You Know? snippets of information feature throughout the book, and there are questions and answers at the end of each section to test the reader's knowledge of the subject. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho is This Book Aimed At?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is one of those Ancient Egypt books for adults and kids alike. It is partly a Howard Carter biography and partly about who was King Tut, and while accessible and interesting for children, it is detailed enough for older students and history buffs as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David James Ault\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8424231260\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798424231261\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/27\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.28d","brand":"David James Ault","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45265152246015,"sku":"9798424231261","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ac8548f1-7f20-4493-b16e-bb0121a2df21.jpg?v=1713420300","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tutankhamun-david-james-ault-9798424231261","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}