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Cracking the Egyptian Code
The Revolutionary Life of Jean-François Champollion
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An updated edition of this acclaimed book, now with a new preface and published to tie in with the bicentenary of Champollion's breakthrough in 1822.
Cracking the Egyptian Code is the first biography in English of Jean-François Champollion, the impoverished, arrogant and brilliant child of the French Revolution who made the vital breakthrough in deciphering the Egyptian hieroglyphs.
This account charts Champollion's dramatic life and achievements: by turns a teenage professor, a supporter of Napoleon, an exile, a fanatical decipherer and a curator at the Louvre, he lived life to the full but drove himself into an early grave. Andrew Robinson's full-blooded account brings the man, his setbacks and his ultimate triumphs vividly to life.
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Andrew Robinson's Cracking the Egyptian Code receives praise for its engaging and authoritative depiction of Jean-François Champollion, highlighting the passion and drama of his life’s work in deciphering hieroglyphs. Descriptions of the book emphasize its comprehensive research and entertaining narrative style, making it a compelling read that offers fresh insights into the rivalries and cultural dynamics of the era.
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ISBN: 9780500296929
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 50 Illustrations, black and white; 16 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Andrew Robinson is the author of twenty-five books in the arts and sciences, including India: A Short History, The Man Who Deciphered Linear B and The Story of Writing, all published by Thames & Hudson.
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