Edition |
First American edition. |
Physical Description |
xiv, 476 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm |
Note |
First published in the UK by Picador in 2022 under the title Tutankhamen's trumpet: the story of ancient Egypt in 100 objects.--Title page verso. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Introduction -- Geography -- History -- Supremacy -- Bounty -- Monarchy -- Domesticity -- Humanity -- Piety -- Mortality -- Legacy. |
Summary |
"Marking the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's spectacular tomb, its incredible treasures are revealed as never before. In 1922, after fifteen years of searching, archaeologists finally discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun. There, buried alongside the king's mummy, they found more than 5,000 unique objects, each with a story to tell about ancient life. Wilkinson tells the stories of 100 such artifacts, creating an indelible portrait not just of Tutankhamun, but of the history, culture, and people of Ancient Egypt"-- Provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Tutankhamen, King of Egypt -- Tomb.
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Egypt -- Antiquities.
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Egypt -- Civilization -- To 332 B.C.
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