
Howard Carter
The Path to Tutankhamun
T. G. H. James(Author)
I.B. Tauris (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 24. October 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-1-84511-258-5 (ISBN)
Description
In November 1922, a momentous discovery - unlike any other before or since - was to change our understanding of the ancient world. Until now however, the marvellous story of Carter's quest for Tutankhamun and its culmination in his unearthing of the intact, treasure-filled tomb has been told without a reliable account of the man behind the discovery and the myths that have surrounded it. Howard Carter's career was a remarkable one: he had arrived in Egypt 30 years earlier as a 17-year old 'tracer' with rudimentary education, and progressed to become the first Chief Inspector of Antiquities in Upper Egypt. An improbable but auspicious partnership with the 5th Earl of Carnarvon developed in which the young Carter acted as assistant and 'learned man' to the aristocrat's excavations in the Theban necropolis. But, it was the legendary discovery in the Valley of the Kings and Carter's painstaking clearance of the intact royal burial that was to secure his place in history. He became an international celebrity, simultaneously honoured and vilified wherever he went, but he was also a sad, disillusioned man whose success never brought any reward of happiness.
TGH James' definitive biography is both the story of perhaps the most renowned archaeologist of all time and of an essentially tragic human being.
TGH James' definitive biography is both the story of perhaps the most renowned archaeologist of all time and of an essentially tragic human being.
Reviews / Votes
'This book cannot be more highly recommended to those who love archaeology, Egyptology or maintain a fascination with Tutankhamun and his tomb. As a biography it is first-rate.' - Donald P Ryan, Archaeology '...a serious vintage served by the most knowledgeable of wine-waiters'. - John Ray, Times Literary Supplement '[This] book will delight those eager to learn about archaeology abroad' - Gerald Cadogan, Financial TimesMore details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
ill
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84511-258-5 (9781845112585)
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04/2001
Barbara Ward & Associates
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Person
T.G.H. James is a former Keeper of Egyptian Antiquities at the British Museum. He has published extensively on Egyptological subjects, including Tutankhamun (Tauris Parke).
Content
1. Early years
2. Egypt: the beginnings
3. Consolidation and diversification
4. Chief Inspector
5. The Saqqara affair
6. Crisis and resolution
7. Five years' explorations at Thebes
8. Royal tombs and Great War
9. The Valley of the Kings and discovery
10. The Antechamber
11. The Burial Chamber and death
12. The spirit of mischief
13. America and improving prospects
14. The royal body, with reverence
15. A long and steady plod
16. Non-fulfilment and decline
Appendixes
I. Letter from M. Jouveau to M. Maspero
II. The Earl of Carnarvon's permit to excavate
III. The Earl of Carnarvon's account of the opening
IV. The Times agreement
Addenda
Sources and Bibliography
Index
2. Egypt: the beginnings
3. Consolidation and diversification
4. Chief Inspector
5. The Saqqara affair
6. Crisis and resolution
7. Five years' explorations at Thebes
8. Royal tombs and Great War
9. The Valley of the Kings and discovery
10. The Antechamber
11. The Burial Chamber and death
12. The spirit of mischief
13. America and improving prospects
14. The royal body, with reverence
15. A long and steady plod
16. Non-fulfilment and decline
Appendixes
I. Letter from M. Jouveau to M. Maspero
II. The Earl of Carnarvon's permit to excavate
III. The Earl of Carnarvon's account of the opening
IV. The Times agreement
Addenda
Sources and Bibliography
Index