by Richard Parkinson · British Museum · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780714150215
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Discover the fascinating story of the Rosetta Stone, one of the most emblematic objects of the British Museum. This book explores its creation in the 2nd century BC, its discovery in 1799 during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign, and the exciting race to decipher its hieroglyphic text. Richard Parkinson guides us through the efforts of Jean-François Champollion and Thomas Young, revealing how the Rosetta Stone became the key to understanding the hieroglyphic writing of ancient Egypt and opening 3000 years of Egyptian history and culture. A concise and richly illustrated guide to understanding this archaeological icon.
