Tutankhamun: Boy Pharaoh, Broken Kingdom: From Amarna’s Ruins to the Restoration of Amun
About this audiobook
A child ascends a broken throne. Temples stand silent, the gods' names scarred from stone, and Egypt's borders feel the press of rivals. In Tutankhamun: The Living Image, the boy who began as Tutankhaten and became Tutankhamun carries a nation's need to believe again.
Drawing on inscriptions, art, and modern medical analysis, this book follows the young pharaoh from the aftershocks of Amarna to the careful choreography of restoration. We meet Ay and Horemheb—the elder statesman and the general—who speak policy in the king's name; Ankhesenamun, the queen whose steadiness masks dynastic peril; and a court that learns to convert ritual into resilience. Here, Tutankhamun is neither a hollow mask nor a miracle worker; he is a necessary presence—fragile, visible, indispensable—around which Egypt ties its world back together.
From coronation liturgies and temple economies to the intimate technologies of a life lived with pain, The Living Image reveals how a civilization repaired itself by renaming a king and performing belief until belief became true. Gold dazzles; what endures is the courage of return.
About the author
A.J. Carmichael is a renowned author and explorer noted for his expertise in ancient history, ancient mysteries, and adventure. He is passionately committed to uncovering the secrets of past cultures. From a young age, he became fascinated by the ancient Egyptians and their mysterious pyramids. As he matured, his interest in ancient history deepened, and he immersed himself in the cultures and customs of civilizations long gone.
After completing his studies, A.J. set out to explore the ancient world firsthand—travelling extensively to Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome to study ruins and artifacts left behind by ancient peoples. Along the way, he made several exciting discoveries. He has published multiple bestselling books on ancient history and mysteries, including his renowned Ancient Worlds and Civilizations series, which have earned him international recognition and established him as a leading voice in popular historical writing.
A.J. continues to travel the world in pursuit of new discoveries and adventures. His love for ancient history and sense of adventure have taken him to some of the world’s most remote and exotic locations. His work continues to inspire and engage readers globally. Through his combination of knowledge, field experience, and passion, A.J. Carmichael brings past civilizations to life for countless history enthusiasts.
