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Tutankhamun's Trumpet
- Author
- Toby Wilkinson
- Narrator
- David Timson
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 12 May 2022
- Run Time
- 13 hours 28 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 4.5 (2 reviews)
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‘Beautifully written, sumptuously illustrated, constantly fascinating‘ The Times
On 26 November 1922 Howard Carter first peered into the newly opened tomb of an ancient Egyptian boy-king. When asked if he could see anything, he replied: ‘Yes, yes, wonderful things.’
In Tutankhamun’s Trumpet, acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson takes a unique approach to that tomb and its contents. Instead of concentrating on the oft-told story of the discovery, or speculating on the brief life and politically fractious reign of the boy king, Wilkinson takes the objects buried with him as the source material for a wide-ranging, detailed portrait of ancient Egypt – its geography, history, culture and legacy.
One hundred artefacts from the tomb, arranged in ten thematic groups, are allowed to speak again – not only for themselves, but as witnesses of the civilization that created them. Never before have the treasures of Tutankhamun been analysed and presented for what they can tell us about ancient Egyptian culture, its development, its remarkable flourishing, and its lasting impact.
Filled with surprising insights, unusual details, vivid descriptions and, above all, remarkable objects, Tutankhamun’s Trumpet will appeal to all lovers of history, archaeology, art and culture, as well as all those fascinated by the Egypt of the pharaohs.
‘I’ve read many books on ancient Egypt, but I’ve never felt closer to its people‘ The Sunday Times
Critics Review
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Beautifully written, sumptuously illustrated, constantly fascinating and the work of a man who is practised at explaining the past to the present.
The Times
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The cleverness of the book lies in how individual grave goods are used to crack open the mindset of a civilisation . . . This book thrums with life. To the ancient Egyptians, a pharaoh’s tomb was a “resurrection machine” and, in a sense, they were right. The dead cannot be resurrected but, through the artefacts they used, we can sense the lives they lived. I’ve read many books on ancient Egypt, but I’ve never felt closer to its people.
The Sunday Times
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The Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson takes 100 of the most curious of those finds and uses them to unlock the mysteries of Egyptian history and culture.
The Times '100 Best Books for Summer'
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Accomplished British narrator David Timson guides listeners through this fascinating exploration of ancient Egypt with aplomb. His vocal variation and creative expressiveness maintain the listener's interest, complementing the intriguing subject matter.
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User Reviews
Book 4.5
Narration 5.0
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4.0 5.0
This book was great, was a really interesting way to explore the history of ancient Egypt through the items within the tomb, the narration really elevated the experience - I don’t know if I would have enjoyed it as much without listening to!
bonswinsav 2025-10-21
Details
- Author
- Toby Wilkinson
- Narrator
- David Timson
- Duration
- 13 hours 28 minutes
- Release Date
- 12 May 2022
- ISBN
- 9781529045901
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Archaeology, Material culture, Social and cultural history
- Rating
- 4.5(2 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(2 reviews)
Synopsis
‘Beautifully written, sumptuously illustrated, constantly fascinating‘ The TimesOn 26 November 1922 Howard Carter first peered into the newly opened tomb of an ancient Egyptian boy-king. When asked if he could see anything, he replied: ‘Yes, yes, wonderful things.’In Tutankhamun’s Trumpet, acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson takes a unique approach to that tomb and its contents. Instead of concentrating on the oft-told story of the discovery, or speculating on the brief life and politically fractious reign of the boy king, Wilkinson takes the objects buried with him as the source material for a wide-ranging, detailed portrait of ancient Egypt – its geography, history, culture and legacy.One hundred artefacts from the tomb, arranged in ten thematic groups, are allowed to speak again – not only for themselves, but as witnesses of the civilization that created them. Never before have the treasures of Tutankhamun been analysed and presented for what they can tell us about ancient Egyptian culture, its development, its remarkable flourishing, and its lasting impact.Filled with surprising insights, unusual details, vivid descriptions and, above all, remarkable objects, Tutankhamun’s Trumpet will appeal to all lovers of history, archaeology, art and culture, as well as all those fascinated by the Egypt of the pharaohs.‘I’ve read many books on ancient Egypt, but I’ve never felt closer to its people‘ The Sunday Times
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