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The Rosetta Stone: and the Rebirth of Ancient Egypt

The Rosetta Stone: and the Rebirth of Ancient Egypt

John Ray

What does the Rosetta Stone tell us about the past? What treasures of Egyptian literature can now be read, thanks to its decipherment? What does it tell us about the history of writing and the story of our own alphabets? How do decipherments work and how can we know if they are right? This book answers these questions.
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What does the Rosetta Stone tell us about the past? What treasures of Egyptian literature can now be read, thanks to its decipherment? What does it tell us about the history of writing and the story of our own alphabets? How do decipherments work and how can we know if they are right? Who owns the Rosetta Stone and what happens if we start to return pieces of the past to countries who claim them? These are some of the fascinating questions which are explored in this introduction to one of the true Wonders of the World.

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Title - The Rosetta Stone: and the Rebirth of Ancient Egypt

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Author - John Ray

ISBN 13 - 9781861973399

Imprint - Profile Books Ltd

Publisher - Profile Books Ltd

Date Published - 10/07/2008

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No. of pages -

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 130 x 196 x 18mm

Weight - 153 g

Languages - English