The Golden King: The World of Tutankhamun

This book was wonderful for those who are ancient Egypt and King Tut afficianados. It tied together many important aspects of the King Tut timeline, from his ancestoral line to the discovery of his tomb by Howard Carter. The pictures were excellent. As much as I've learned about the subject over the years, there was a plethora of new or expanded information I hadn't heard before. Great value, great read.

There have been plenty of books on Egypt and Tutankhamun; so why the need for yet another? This rich history does more than provide a colorful review; it goes into detail to capture the shifting political climate of the times, contrasting facts with fictions and providing stories, insights, images and review to enhance a foundation of historical understanding of Egypt. Over a hundred fifty pages of lovely color images illustrate relics from the times and highlight the riches of King Tut's chambers, while accompanying history link artifacts to events. A highly recommended pick not just for school collections, but for any general interest library offering any books on Egypt for the general public. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch