Tutankhamun's Trumpet

“Beautifully written, sumptuously illustrated, constantly fascinating and the work of a man who is practiced at explaining the past to the present.” – David Aaronovitch, Times (UK)“The only book you will ever need to understand the realm of the pharaohs.” – Tablet“Thrums with life.… I’ve read many books on ancient Egypt, but I’ve never felt closer to its people.” – James McConnachie, Sunday Times (UK)“Astonishing…illustrates Wilkinson’s consummate erudition and vast knowledge.” – Ancient Egypt“British historian Toby Wilkinson tells everything we need to know about pharaonic Egypt…Wilkinson writes beautifully, melodically.” – David Luhrssen - Shepherd Express“A fresh history of King Tut and his world, generously illustrated and lucidly written.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred“Wilkinson’s expert discussions touch on each item’s significance to Tutankhamun and what they reveal about daily life in ancient Egypt…Accentuated with black-and-white and color photos, this is an informative and immersive survey of the ancient world.” – Publishers Weekly

Toby Wilkinson is an Egyptologist and the prizewinning author of fifteen books on the history and culture of the Nile Valley, ancient and modern. Lauded as “the foremost Egyptologist of his time,” his works include The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt, which won the Hessell-Tiltman Prize. He studied Egyptology at the University of Cambridge and is currently a fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He lives in England.