In in 1922, Howard Carter famously discovered Tutankhamun's almost completely intact tomb during an excavation funded by Lord Carnarvon. The discovered garnered worldwide press coverage and ignited a renewal in public interest in the subject of Ancient Egypt. This volume looks at the life and reign of Tutankhamun (1341 - 1323 BC), focusing on Atenism and Egyptian religion-particularly Egyptian monotheism and the god Amen. Contents include: "The Reign of Tutankhamen", "Tutankhamen and the Cult of Amen", "A Hymn to Amen and Atem", "The Cult of Aten, the God and Disk under Amenhetep IV", "Hymns to Aten", "A Hymn to Atem by the King", "A Hymn to Atem by Ali, Overseer of the Horse", "Hymns to the Sun-God", etc. Sir Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge (1857 - 1934) was an English Orientalist, Egyptologist, and philologist. He worked for the British Museum and published numerous works on the ancient 'Near East'. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in Ancient Egypt and the pharaoh Tutankhamun in particular. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Explore the life, reign, and legacy of Tutankhamun, one of Ancient Egypt's most fascinating pharaohs.

In 1922, Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's remarkably intact tomb captured the world's imagination, sparking a global fascination with Ancient Egypt that endures to this day. This volume explores the life and reign of Tutankhamun (1341-1323 BC), with a particular focus on Atenism, Egyptian religion, and the rise and fall of monotheism under the god Aten and the restoration of the cult of Amen.

Written by the esteemed Egyptologist Sir Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge (1857-1934), this work examines the cultural, religious, and political context of Tutankhamun's rule, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal period in Ancient Egyptian history. Ideal for anyone captivated by the story of Tutankhamun and the spiritual shifts of his era, this volume offers an invaluable resource on one of history's most iconic pharaohs.