Cracking the Egyptian Code: The Revolutionary Life of Jean-Francois Champollion

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In 1799 Napoleon's army uncovered an ancient stele in the Nile delta. Its inscription, recorded in three distinct scripts - ancient Greek, Coptic, and hieroglyphic - would provide scholars with the first clues to unlocking the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphs. This title is suitable for those interested in Egypt, decipherment and code-breaking.

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EAN/ISBN:: 9780500051719
Edition:: 01
Medium:: Bound edition
Number of pages:: 272
Publication date:: 2012-04-16
Publisher:: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Languages:: english
Manufacturer:: Unknown

EAN/ISBN:: 9780500051719
Edition:: 01
Medium:: Bound edition
Number of pages:: 272
Publication date:: 2012-04-16
Publisher:: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Languages:: english
Manufacturer:: Unknown

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