Discovery at Rosetta: Revealing Ancient Egypt

by Jonathan Downs

The first full account of the English acquisition of the Rosetta Stone in 1801

"A real-life story of intrigue, sacrifice and distrust in a country at war--the first complete account of the stone itself."--Ancient Egypt

In 1798, young French general Napoleon Bonaparte entered Egypt with a veteran army and a specialist group of savants--scientists, engineers, and artists--his aim being not just conquest,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9774169263
• ISBN13: 9789774169267
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.2"