Carnarvon, The Countess of
The Earl and the Pharaoh: From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008531737
- author:
- Carnarvon, The Countess of
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 15.9 x 2.7 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 was one of the most astonishing archaeological finds of the century, revealing thousands of finely crafted objects and shedding new light on Ancient Egyptian civilisation. At the heart of this story is the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, whose life, passion, and tragic death captivated the world. This biography, written by the Countess of Carnarvon, explores the twists of luck and tragedies that shaped the Earl's life, from his restless and enquiring mind to his travels and expeditions. The Earl's connection to the discovery of Tutankhamun was one of chance and circumstance, yet it was his passion and ability to finance the project that ultimately led to the tomb's discovery. Drawing on the Earl's never-before-plumbed archives, this book charts the events leading up to the discovery, the excavation itself, and the aftermath, including the enduring rumours of 'the curse of the pharaohs'.
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