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Cracking the Egyptian Code

The Revolutionary Life of Jean-François Champollion
By Andrew Robinson
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Cracking the Egyptian Code by Andrew Robinson delves into the life and work of Jean-François Champollion, the brilliant linguist who deciphered ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. The book explores Champollion's dedication to unlocking this fascinating language, overcoming many challenges, and eventually making a groundbreaking contribution to our understanding of history. It provides an insightful look at the struggles and triumphs of a determined scholar who forever changed the field of Egyptology.
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You might enjoy this engaging biography if you're fascinated by historical mysteries and the lives of brilliant minds who solve them. Delve into the intriguing story of the man who deciphered Egypt's ancient hieroglyphs and experience the thrill of unlocking a long-lost world. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate tales of discovery, perseverance, and intellectual triumph.

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Cracking the Egyptian Code

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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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INFORMATION

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

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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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