Howard Carter and the mystery of King Tutankhamun's tomb Meyerson, Daniel creator text bibliography biography nyu New York Ballantine Books c2009 2009 1st ed. monographic eng

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xiv, 230 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm. In 1922, the British archaeologist Howard Carter opened King Tutankhamun's tomb, illuminating the glories of an ancient civilization. And while the world celebrated the extraordinary revelation that gave Carter international renown and an indelible place in history, by the time of his death, the discovery had nearly destroyed him. Now, in a stunning feat of narrative nonfiction, Daniel Meyerson has written a thrilling and evocative account of this remarkable man and his times. Daniel Meyerson. Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-221) and index. e-uk--- Carter, Howard 1874-1939 King of Egypt Tutankhamen Tomb Rey de Egipto Tutankamón 1354-1346? a. de J.C Tumba Egyptologists Great Britain Biography Egiptólogos Gran Bretaña Biografías Excavations (Archaeology) Egypt Valley of the Kings Excavaciones (Arqueología) Valle de los Reyes (Egipto) Tumbas Valle de los Reyes (Egipto) Valle de los Reyes (Egipto) 513 DT 76.9 M613i 2009 9780345476937 (hardcover : alk. paper) 034547693X 2009013176 DLC 090327 20240619170554.0 15675811 eng