He has written several novels about ancient egypt, notably a five book series about pharaoh ramses ii, a character whom jacq admires greatly. The last secret by christian jacq, 9781847393920, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The battle of kadesh book by christian jacq official. Jacq s interest in egyptology began when he was thirteen, and read history of ancient egyptian civilization by jacques pirenne. Jc marked it as toread may 30, return to book page. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. Born in paris in 1947, christian jacq is one of the worlds leading egyptologists. Howard carter 9 may 1874 2 march 1939 was a british archaeologist and egyptologist who became worldfamous after discovering the intact tomb designated kv62 of the 18th dynasty pharaoh, tutankhamun colloquially known as king tut and the boy king, in november 1922. I maintain that the translation style of mary feeney in jacq s ramses series was superior, despite a few anachronistic idioms here and there, but the tutankhamun affair read well overall. Author christian jacqs complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Descargar epub gratis del autor christian jacq espaebook. At the beginning of the 20th century, a young unknown pharaoh remained, beneath his golden mask, in the darkness of a tomb deep in the valley of the kings.
A translation can easily detract from the feel of a novel, and there were a few times in this book where i paused. The tutankamun affair by christian jacq and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The tutankhamun affair by jacq, christian 2003 paperback. Christian jacq, born in paris in 1947, was thirteen years old when he read a work that was to change the course of his life. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. At the beginning of the 20th century, a young unknown pharaoh remained, beneath his golden mask the tutankhamun affair. Get our latest book recommendations, author news, competitions, offers, and other information right. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. This book is a departure from some of the other christian jacq books i have read rames, sons of the light series. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Editions of the tutankhamun affair by christian jacq. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christian jacq is a french author and egyptologist. Christian jacq is my favorite author, but if he is going to keep writing novels like this one, with all that merging with the light formula, i will change my opinion. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
This is a complete set of the stone of light series by christian jacq. He has written several novels about ancient egypt, notably a five book suite about pharaoh ramses ii, a character whom jacq admires greatly. The history of ancient egyptian civilization, by jacques pirenne. So, i was extremely excited when i began to read the tutankhamun affair. Christian jacq tells the incredible true story of the strange curse of tutankhamen which was to cause havoc among its unfortunate victims for the next halfcentury. The last secret by christian jacq fantastic fiction.
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Jacq was already an occasional poet, and this reading inspired him to start his first novel. Christian jacq direnis owen shreers av mevsimi mason cross freudun k. Jacqs interest in egyptology began when he was thirteen, and read history of ancient egyptian civilization by jacques pirenne. His novels have sold more than 27 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 30 languages. Buy a cheap copy of the tutankhamun affair book by christian jacq. At the beginning of the 20th century, a young unknown pharao. The last secret by christian jacq book cover, description, publication history. Bilindigi uzere cok genc yasta olen tutankamon alt. Jacq uses way too much repitition, and made the book about three times longer than it should have been, stretching it out to nothingness. I am a huge fan of christian jacq, and have read and own most of his wonderful novels. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new.
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