The Rosetta Stone and the Rebirth of Ancient Egypt
(Part of the Wonders of the World Series and Wonders of the World Series)
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Read the Bldg Blog interview with Mary Beard about the Wonders of the World series(Part I and Part II) 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. A pharaoh's forgotten...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0674063945
ISBN13:9780674063945
Release Date:April 2012
Publisher:Harvard University Press
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.26 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 4.4" x 7.4"
Related Subjects
Africa Ancient Egypt England Europe General History Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social SciencesCustomer Reviews
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