The Rosetta Stone and the Rebirth of Ancient Egypt
Author | : John Ray |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2011-06-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780674069114 |
ISBN-13 | : 0674069110 |
Rating | : 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Rosetta Stone and the Rebirth of Ancient Egypt by : John Ray
Download or read book The Rosetta Stone and the Rebirth of Ancient Egypt written by John Ray and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rosetta Stone is one of the world’s great wonders, attracting awed pilgrims by the tens of thousands each year. This book tells the Stone’s story, from its discovery by Napoleon’s expedition to Egypt to its current—and controversial— status as the single most visited object on display in the British Museum.