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The Earl and the Pharaoh: From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun
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Adventurers & ExplorersArchaeologyAncient Egypt
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ISBN13: 9780063264229
Publisher: Harper
Published: Dec 6 2022
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.30
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.10
Language: English
Bestselling author the Countess of Carnarvon tells the thrilling behind-the-scenes story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun on its centennial, and explores the unparalleled life of family ancestor George Herbert--the famed Egyptologist, world-traveler, and 5th Earl of Carnarvon behind it--whose country house, Highclere Castle, is the setting of the beloved series Downton Abbey.
In November 1922, the world was mesmerized by news of an astonishing archaeological find in Egypt's legendary Valley of Kings: the discovery of the tomb of the Egyptian Pharoah Tutankhamun. George Herbert, himself a famed amateur Egyptologist and noted antiquities collector, financed the expedition and excavation headed by lead archaeologist Howard Carter, and accompanied him inside this sacred space that had remained untouched for centuries.
Inside the tomb, the explorers found King Tut's sarcophagus and a treasure trove of astonishing artifacts: chariots and model boats, board games and paintings, a coffin made of pure gold. But these objects were more than just beautifully crafted works of art; they shed new light on Tutankhamun's world and this fabled period of history, and changed our understanding of ancient Egyptian history--transforming overnight what had been formed through centuries of history and myth.
Drawing on Highclere Castle's archives, the Countess of Carnarvon pays homage to her ancestor on the 100th anniversary of this extraordinary event. In this vivid and dramatic historical biography, she brings into focus the larger-than-life characters and lustrous settings--as well as those twists of luck and tragedies that shaped Herbert's life. Across the early 1900s, Highclere saw no less drama than the fictional Downton Abbey, with early tragedies for the Earl and love affairs, as well highs of exorbitant wealth and trials of punishing debt. But above all there was adventure. While Herbert first went to Egypt for his health, this mysterious, romantic land would become a second home; the beloved place where he funneled his attentions over a period of decades, never quite realizing how great the fruits of his labors would prove.
The Earl and the Pharaoh features two 2 8-page full-color photo inserts.
This meticulously researched historical biography reveals:
- Highclere Castle's Real History: Discover the true stories of love, loss, and adventure that rivaled the drama of its fictional counterpart, Downton Abbey.
- The Adventurous Earl: Follow the 5th Earl of Carnarvon from his high-society life in England to his passionate, decades-long pursuit of Egyptian antiquities.
- A Landmark Archaeological Discovery: Go behind the scenes of the 1922 Tutankhamun expedition with lead archaeologist Howard Carter and witness the thrill of uncovering a pharaoh's tomb.
- The World of the Boy King: Gain a new perspective on a fabled period through the stunning artifacts found within the sealed chambers, from golden coffins to everyday objects.
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