The Keys of Egypt: The Obsession to Decipher Egyptian Hieroglyphs

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pp. 335, “Chronicles the twenty-year attempt of French linguist Jean-Francois Champollion to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics despite poverty, ill health, competition by English physician Thomas Young, and political enemies.”

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ISBN 0060194391
ISBN13 9780060194390
Number of pages 335
Original Title The Keys of Egypt: The Obsession to Decipher Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Published Date 2000
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication New York
Edition First edition
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pp. 335, “Chronicles the twenty-year attempt of French linguist Jean-Francois Champollion to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics despite poverty, ill health, competition by English physician Thomas Young, and political enemies.”

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Weight 1 kg