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Cracking The Egyptian Code: The Revolutionary Life Of Jeanfrancois Champollion
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In 1799 Napoleon'S Army Uncovered An Ancient Stele In The Nile Delta. Its Inscription, Recorded In Three Distinct Scriptsancient Greek, Coptic, And Hieroglyphicwould Provide Scholars With The First Clues To Unlocking The Secrets Of Egyptian Hieroglyphs, A Language Lost For Nearly Two Millennia. More Than Twenty Years Later A Remarkably Gifted Frenchman Named Jeanfrancois Champollion Successfully Deciphered The Hieroglyphs On The Stele, Now Commonly Known As The Rosetta Stone, Sparking A Revolution In Our Knowledge Of Ancient Egypt.Cracking The Egyptian Code Is The First Biography In English Of Champollion, Widely Regarded As The Founder Of Egyptology. Andrew Robinson Meticulously Reconstructs How Champollion Cracked The Code Of The Hieroglyphic Script, Describing How Champollion Started With Egyptian Obelisks In Rome And Papyri In European Collections, Sailed The Nile For A Year, Studied The Tombs In The Valley Of The Kings (A Name He First Coined), And Carefully Compared The Three Scripts On The Rosetta Stone To Penetrate The Mystery Of The Hieroglyphic Text. Robinson Also Brings To Life The Rivalry Between Champollion And The English Scientist Thomas Young, Who Claimed Credit For Launching The Decipherment, Which Champollion Hotly Denied. There Is Much More To Champollion'S Life Than The Rosetta Stone And Robinson Gives Equal Weight To The Many Roles He Played In His Tragically Brief Life, From A Teenage Professor In Revolutionary France To A Supporter Of Napoleon (Whom He Met), An Exile, And A Curator At The Louvre.Extensively Illustrated In Color And Blackandwhite Pictures, Cracking The Egyptian Code Will Appeal To A Wide Readership Interested In Egypt, Decipherment And Codebreaking, And Napoleon And The French Revolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Cracking the Egyptian Code'? A: 'Cracking the Egyptian Code' is a biography of Jean-Francois Champollion, the founder of Egyptology, detailing his life and the process he used to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs, particularly focusing on the Rosetta Stone.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Cracking the Egyptian Code'? A: The book is authored by Andrew Robinson, who meticulously reconstructs Champollion's life and contributions to the field of Egyptology.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', meaning it may show some signs of wear but is still in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Cracking the Egyptian Code' have? A: 'Cracking the Egyptian Code' contains 272 pages, providing a comprehensive look at Champollion's life and work.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Cracking the Egyptian Code' published? A: 'Cracking the Egyptian Code' was published on June 1, 2012.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, the book appeals to readers interested in ancient Egypt, decipherment, code-breaking, and the historical context of Napoleon and the French Revolution.
- Q: What illustrations can be found in the book? A: 'Cracking the Egyptian Code' is extensively illustrated with both color and black-and-white pictures, enhancing the reading experience.
- Q: Does the book cover Champollion's rivalry with Thomas Young? A: Yes, the biography discusses the rivalry between Champollion and Thomas Young, highlighting the competition for credit in the decipherment of hieroglyphs.
- Q: What makes this biography unique? A: 'Cracking the Egyptian Code' is the first biography in English focused on Champollion, providing detailed insights into his life beyond just the Rosetta Stone.