Andrew Robinson
Cracking the Egyptian Code: The Revolutionary Life of Jean-Francois Champollion
Cracking the Egyptian Code: The Revolutionary Life of Jean-Francois Champollion
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Champollion, a French Revolution-era child, deciphered Egyptian hieroglyphs, leading to his biography, "Cracking the Egyptian Code."
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 11 January 2018
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Jean-François Champollion, the impoverished, arrogant, and brilliant child of the French Revolution, made a groundbreaking breakthrough in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. This captivating biography, illustrated with exquisite detail, charts the dramatic life and achievements of Champollion. From a teenage professor to a supporter of Napoleon, an exile, a passionate decipherer, and a curator at the Louvre, he lived life to the fullest but ultimately drove himself to an early grave. Andrew Robinson's full-blooded account brings the man, his setbacks, and his ultimate triumphs vividly to life, making this a must-read for anyone interested in history, language, and the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
Jean-François Champollion, the impoverished, arrogant, and brilliant child of the French Revolution, made a groundbreaking breakthrough in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. This captivating biography, illustrated with exquisite detail, charts the dramatic life and achievements of Champollion. From a teenage professor to a supporter of Napoleon, an exile, a passionate decipherer, and a curator at the Louvre, he lived life to the fullest but ultimately drove himself to an early grave. Andrew Robinson's full-blooded account brings the man, his setbacks, and his ultimate triumphs vividly to life, making this a must-read for anyone interested in history, language, and the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
Weight: 308g
Dimension: 199 x 142 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500294178
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