The Rosetta Stone

By The British Museum

The Rosetta Stone is a book published by the British Museum that explores the history and significance of one of the most important artifacts in the world. The Rosetta Stone is an ancient Egyptian artifact that was discovered in 1799 by French soldiers during Napoleon's campaign in Egypt. The stone contains inscriptions in three different scripts: hieroglyphics, demotic, and Greek. This made it possible for scholars to decipher the hieroglyphic script, which had been a mystery for over a thousand years.The book provides a detailed account of the stone's discovery and the role it played in unlocking the secrets of ancient Egyptian civilization. It also explores the political and cultural context in which the stone was created, as well as the significance of the three scripts that are inscribed on it. The book also includes high-quality photographs and illustrations that help readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the stone.Overall, The Rosetta Stone is a fascinating and informative book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in ancient history, archaeology, or linguistics. It provides a comprehensive overview of one of the most important artifacts in the world and sheds light on the incredible achievements of ancient Egyptian civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162751843
• ISBN13: 9781162751849
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 18 Pages
• Weight: 0.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"