The Rosetta Stone
Parkinson, R. B.2005
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The Rosetta Stone contains a decree written three times in Greek, Demotic and hieroglyphic that provided the key to the mysterious hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt, and opened up 3,000 years of that country's history and culture. This book tells its story, from its creation to its arrival at the British Museum.
Main title:
The Rosetta Stone / Richard Parkinson.
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Imprint:
London : British Museum, 2005.
Collation:
64 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 21 cm.
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ISBN:
9780714150215 (pbk)
Dewey class:
932493.1
Language:
English
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BRN:
326712