Description
Book SynopsisA young king... a lost tomb... and a treasure trove of unimaginable splendour...
The Legend of Tutankhamun is a sumptuous visual retelling of the story of one of the most well-known Egyptian pharaohs. More than 3,000 years ago, a young boy became King in ancient Egypt and his life, death and final resting place is something that has fascinated people ever since - especially in the centenary year of his tomb's discovery.
Readers are taken on a dramatic journey, from the deserts of ancient Egypt to the excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb and the artefacts on show today. As the pages turn, you can witness the passing of a great King, his tomb being lost to the sand dunes, and its thrilling rediscovery. Powerful and vivid illustrations by James Weston Lewis bring the history, discovery and treasures of this young boy and his reign to life.
Table of Contents
- 1: Gifts from the gods
- 2: The Pharaohs of Egypt
- 3: One true God
- 4: The boy king
- 5: The life and death of a king
- 6: The feather of truth
- 7: A royal burial
- 8: The longest journey
- 9: The longest wait
- 10: The writing on the ruins
- 11: Secrets in the sands
- 12: The Lord and the legend
- 13: Digging up disappointment
- 14: Funds run dry
- 15: A step into the unknown
- 16: The day of days!
- 17: Read all about it
- 18: The legend lives on
- 19: The Pharaohs and treasure hunters
