Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Prince Tutankhaten Chapter 2 King Tutankhaten Chapter 3 Tutankhamun and the Restoration Chapter 4 Statues for Amun Chapter 5 Tutankhamun’s Building Projects Chapter 6 Tutankhamun’s Funerary Temple, his Tomb and the Sarcophagus found in it Chapter 7 Tutankhamun’s Death and Burial Epilogue Map Chronology Abbreviations Endnotes Selected Bibliography
An overview of the life and death of King Tutankhamun, including analysis of monuments and artefacts and recent scholarly developments, many of which have never before been available in English.
Marianne Eaton-Krauss is an Egyptologist who has taught at universities in Berlin, Muenster, and Marburg, Germany, and written more than 50 articles about Tutankhamun and the Amarna Period. Her publications on objects from the king’s tomb include, most recently, The Thrones, Chairs, Stools, and Footstools from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (2008).
Packed with important information and attractively produced ...
[This book] is an important critical review of many of the key
topics and theories relating to the reign of Tutankhamun, and as
such is a 'must have' for anyone with a serious interest in the
Amarna Period and its aftermath.
*Egyptian Archaeology*
A useful discussion of the evidence relating to a pivotal figure in
the history of ancient Egypt.
*Ancient Egypt*
[The book offers] careful interpretation of inscriptions and
artistic trends.
*AramcoWorld*
Eaton-Krauss has provided a fine service by gathering together so
much information [from foreign-language studies] ... She has
produced a book that is extremely fascinating for anyone interested
in Tutankhamun and at the same time, with copious notes, providing
valuable material for professional Egyptologists.
*Classics for All*
A most welcomed monograph on the reign of king
Tutankhaten/Tutankhamun. It provides both professional and general
audiences with up-to-date information, detailed discussions that in
some points do not lack Eaton-Krauss's necessary criticism, and
well organised chapters. This work challenges deeply-ingrained
associations of wealth, mystery and curses with the king by
providing readers with a study of his parentage, childhood,
accession, architectural and sculptural projects.
*Orientalistische Literaturzeitung*
As a leading expert on the monuments, texts, and images relating to
Tutankhamun, Marianne Eaton-Krauss has provided a fascinating
account of the young king’s reign that is both engaging and
scholarly. Drawing on a wide range of material known only to
specialists, the author goes far beyond the endlessly repeated and
often sensationalised narratives about the young king and the
discovery of his tomb to truly tell the story of the unknown
Tutankhamun.
*Gay Robins, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Art History, Emory
University, USA*
Dr Eaton-Krauss’s thoroughly researched book restores ‘King Tut’ to
his true historical significance. It presents a complete picture of
a fascinating personality which intrigues as well as charms. Young
Tutankhamun was on the Egyptian throne during an exciting period
when the country was recovering from the effects of a profound
political, economic and ideological revolution instigated by the
‘heretic’ king Akhenaten. Tutankhamun’s childhood and the
‘restoration period’ during which he reigned are described and
analysed. The King’s extensive building activities and the
intensive production of sculptures of the traditional deities are
discussed in detail. His premature death and the difficulties
accompanying the preparation of his burial are explained. This is a
book which will satisfy specialists as well as amateurs.
*Jaromir Malek, Senior Research Associate, Griffith Institute,
University of Oxford, UK, and author of The Treasures of
Tutankhamun (2012)*
Marianne Eaton-Krauss has been recognized as a scholar of
Tutankhamun and a truth-teller for decades. When she applies her
careful and incisive powers of reason to the hundreds of recently
published books and articles on this king, the reader learns what
is what, without the drama so frequently draped over everything
Tutankhamun.
*Betsy M. Bryan, Alexander Badawy Professor of Egyptian Art and
Archaeology, Johns Hopkins University, USA*
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