Discovery at Rosetta: The Ancient Stone That Unblocked the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt

by Jonathan Downs

Book Overview

The gripping tale of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, the artifact that opened up ancient Egypt and triggered a struggle for cultural supremacy. One fateful day in 1799, a unit of French army... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602392714
• ISBN13: 9781602392717
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.5"