Terrance coffey adds to the long list with this novel of the 18th dynasty of ancient egypt and its brief turn to the worship of the solar disc, the aten. The book, holts only publication, garnered the author a large following and much positive appraisal. But, if you have the time, there is so much more to see. Coffey is a great novel for someone wanting to learn a bit of history, but who doesnt want to go through dense historical texts. Valley of the kings by terrance coffey and sean crisden.
Customers who bought this item also bought these digital items. The 18th dynasty book 1 of the dynastic trilogy in the year 55 bce, the land. King tuts father, akenaten, the socalled heretic pharaoh, and his wife, queen nefertiti, are on the verge of catapulting egypt into a revolution that will forever. Aeg proud to bring you valley of the kings premium edition.
The 18th dynasty book 1 of the dynastic trilogy in the year 55 bce, the land of egypt was the superpower of the known world. Dec 20, 2016 terrance coffey is an author, screenwriter, composer, and winner of the 2016 international pacific book award for best historical fiction. Terrance coffey an interview and his novel valley of. Valley of the kings photos view all photos 2 movie info. I did find it heavy going in parts mostly the chapters about pharaohs i had never heard of but happy. Terrance coffey is a bestselling author, screenwriter, songwriter and composer with a predilection for egyptian history. A sophisticated and complete account of the worlds first nation state the times books of the year wilkinsons stirring and clear sighted account of the ancient worlds most enduring civilisation comes as a welcome treat sunday times books of the year i had always presumed, before i read wilkinsons book, that it was impossible to write a history of egypt which combined.
The last of the experimental royal tombs in the valley of the. Terrance coffey is an author, screenwriter, composer, and winner of the 2016 international pacific book award for best historical fiction. Be sure to look inside by clicking the cover above or download a sample. At the end of the 20th dynasty, egypt began a steady decline. It was a time of religious and political upheavalthe heretic pharaoh akhentens religious reforms had been defeated by the power of the priests of amun, and the. In his engaging first book, coffey breathes life into the pharaohs. I read till the end and that was only to give it the benefit of the doubt, plot was feeble and it saddened me to see such noble characters reduced to almost laughable characters all outwitted by a simple girl. The 18 th dynasty is book 1 of the trilogy which recounts the reign of pharaohs in that particular dynasty. He has written numerous short stories, screenplays, television pilots, and even cocacola music jingles. The 18th dynasty was a period full of powerful kings and queens. The 18th dynasty is a novel of intrigue, passion, and betrayal, resurrecting the thrilling story of a singular leader whose beliefs were both visionary and disastrous. Full synopsis after the untimely death of his older brother, sixyearold prince amenhotep iv becomes the unlikely heir to the egyptian throne, the most powerful kingship in the ancient world. Coffey goes on to write other storylike histories of the egyptian dynasties. The 18th dynasty is terrance coffeys debut novel, and also.
Despite my packed schedule, i just had to make time for this one. It was a time of religious and political upheaval the heretic pharaoh akhentens religious reforms had been defeated by the power of the priests of amun, and the. Valley of the kings by terrance coffey is a fictional account of the great empire of egypt during the days of the pharaohs, the first in a trilogy. Buy a cheap copy of the valley of the kings book by cecelia holland. Once part of the ancient city of thebes is the burial site of almost all of egypts pharaohs from the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties. His principal achievement was to weaken the hyksos, who had dominated lower egypt for some 300 years, by taking avaris, their citadel in the north. The eighteenth dynasty of egypt notated dynasty xviii, alternatively 18th dynasty or dynasty 18 is classified as the first dynasty of the new kingdom of egypt, the era in which ancient egypt achieved the peak of its power. Valley of the kings by terrance coffey is a fictional account of the great. Dec 11, 2017 any mention of egyptian history and im hooked. Terrance coffey an interview and his novel valley of the kings the 18th dynasty.
The first game in the series was released in 2014, afterlife was released in 2015 and last rites was released in 2016. The familiar story, a frequent favorite of historical novelists, is the story at the heart of terrance coffeys ambitious debut novel valley of the kings. I found the story too often wooden, plodding through its semihistorical passage, while at times leaping over many years to forge toward some sort of conclusion. Valley of the kings is an historical fiction book series that chronicles the turbulent lives of some of the most known and sometimes lesser known pharaohs of ancient egypt. It was part of the ancient city of thebes and was the burial site of almost all the kings pharaohs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties 15391075 bce. There are hundreds of tombs in thebes modern luxor, only a few of which are open to tourists and even fewer which are visited by many of them.
With a name that encapsulates all of the grandeur of egypts ancient past, the valley of the kings is one of the countrys most popular tourist destinations. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Machiavellian intrigue is mere childs play compared to what went on in ancient egypt. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Inspired by the actual hittite and amarna letters of 14th century bce, valley of the kings. There are 62 tombs in the valley of the kings alone, and hundreds of others in the valley of the nobles nearby. Stories is a collection of short stories by the american author, doctor and former professor terrence holt. Inspired by the hittite and amarna letters of the 14th century b.
Terrance coffey adds to the long list with this novel of the 18th dynasty of ancient. Queen and princes are buried in the valley of the queens, and the common workers tombs in the valley of the workers are well worth a visit. Archaeologists have found around sixtythree tombs with the latest discovery being in 2008 at this burial complex located in the hills of dayr albahri. Not since kamal elmallakhs the gold of tutankhamen 1978 has such a lavish book on ancient egypt been offered that will appeal to both general readers and scholars. This romantic desert adventure is set in 1900 egypt and follows the exploits of an archeological expedition as they search the pharaohs. The 18th dynasty and millions of other books are available for.
As such, it is one of the most remarkable archaeological destinations in the world the burial place of most of the pharaohs of egypt of the new kingdom. Told in storyform, its a fictional biography based on historical facts and events. In his engaging first book, coffey breathes life into the pharaohs, kings, queens, and citizens of ancient egypt and other nations. Valley of the kings new book of knowledge scholastic news. With a predilection for egyptian history, he has written numerous short stories, screenplays, television pilots, and even cocacola music jingles. Author terry coffey on the research process for historical fiction. The government could no longer afford to guard the valley of the kings. Its located on the west bank of the nile, directly across the river from the ancient city of thebes now known as luxor. The eighteenth dynasty spanned the period from 15491550 to 1292 bc.
Most people are familiar with the valley of the kings, and hundreds flock to see the tomb of tutankhamen, never realizing that dozens of more exciting, more vivid tombs exist in the valley. Wadi biban elmuluk gates of the king is a valley in egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century bc, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the new kingdom the eighteenth through. Listen to valley of the kings by terrance coffey, sean crisden for free with a 30 day free trial. Coffeys debut historical novel traces the lives and events during the 18th dynasty of egypt from the time of pharaoh amenhotep to ramesses. The last of the experimental royal tombs in the valley of.
Valley of the kings archaeological site, egypt britannica. The sedimentary rock was originally deposited between 3556 million years ago during a time when the mediterranean sea sometimes extended as far south as aswan. I copied this from a picture, and have spent hours on this so if you want to put this on the internet can you please ask me first. The valley of the kings is situated over 1,000 feet of limestone and other sedimentary rock, which form the cliffs in the valley and the nearby deir elbahri, interspersed with soft layers of marl.
The valley is on the west bank of the nile across from luxor. Jul 26, 2016 the story of akenaten or amenhotep iv continues to fascinate and to serve as fodder for a seemingly endless supply of fictional portrayals. The tombs were robbed and the valley was abandoned as the burial place of egypts kings. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading valley of the kings. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. The 18th dynasty by terrance coffey, i didnt think twice. Aug 03, 2016 inspired by the actual hittite and amarna letters of the 14th century b. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
As such, it is one of the most remarkable archaeological destinations in the world the burial place of most of the. The author has done a great job of taking historical facts and turning them into an epic historical novel full of adventure and he captured the intrigue of the egyptian court. Terrance coffey an interview and his novel valley of the. The 18th dynasty by terrance coffey is a great historical fiction. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
The book takes us back to the 18th dynasty of egyptian rule. The last of the experimental royal tombs in the valley of the kings. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The 18th dynasty kindle edition by coffey, terrance. The 18th dynasty is a novel of intrigue, passion, and betrayal, resurrecting the thrilling story of a singular leader whose beliefs were both visionary. Short synopsis terrance coffey presents the first novel in the valley of the kings series. From the 16th to 11th century bc, tombs were built there for the pharaohs and powerful nobles. The opinions about this book are my own and are not influenced. It informs about all kings and queens up to cleopatra most never heard of. This version of valley of the kings consolidates the three previously released games in the line, upgrades the components, and adds new content.
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