Author: John Ray
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674024931
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Read the Bldg Blog interview with Mary Beard about the Wonders of the World series(Part I and Part II) The Rosetta Stone is one of the world's great wonders, attracting awed pilgrims by the tens of thousands each year. This book tells the Stone's story, from its discovery by Napoleon's expedition to Egypt to its current--and controversial-- status as the single most visited object on display in the British Museum. A pharaoh's forgotten decree, cut in granite in three scripts--Egyptian hieroglyphs, Egyptian demotic, and ancient Greek--the Rosetta Stone promised to unlock the door to the language of ancient Egypt and its 3,000 years of civilization, if only it could be deciphered. Capturing the drama of the race to decode this key to the ancient past, John Ray traces the paths pursued by the British polymath Thomas Young and Jean-Francois Champollion, the "father of Egyptology" ultimately credited with deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. He shows how Champollion "broke the code" and explains more generally how such deciphering is done, as well as its critical role in the history of Egyptology. Concluding with a chapter on the political and cultural controversy surrounding the Stone, the book also includes an appendix with a full translation of the Stone's text. Rich in anecdote and curious lore, The Rosetta Stone and the Rebirth of Ancient Egypt is a brilliant and frequently amusing guide to one of history's great mysteries and marvels.
The Rosetta Stone and the Rebirth of Ancient Egypt
Author: John Ray
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674024931
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Read the Bldg Blog interview with Mary Beard about the Wonders of the World series(Part I and Part II) The Rosetta Stone is one of the world's great wonders, attracting awed pilgrims by the tens of thousands each year. This book tells the Stone's story, from its discovery by Napoleon's expedition to Egypt to its current--and controversial-- status as the single most visited object on display in the British Museum. A pharaoh's forgotten decree, cut in granite in three scripts--Egyptian hieroglyphs, Egyptian demotic, and ancient Greek--the Rosetta Stone promised to unlock the door to the language of ancient Egypt and its 3,000 years of civilization, if only it could be deciphered. Capturing the drama of the race to decode this key to the ancient past, John Ray traces the paths pursued by the British polymath Thomas Young and Jean-Francois Champollion, the "father of Egyptology" ultimately credited with deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. He shows how Champollion "broke the code" and explains more generally how such deciphering is done, as well as its critical role in the history of Egyptology. Concluding with a chapter on the political and cultural controversy surrounding the Stone, the book also includes an appendix with a full translation of the Stone's text. Rich in anecdote and curious lore, The Rosetta Stone and the Rebirth of Ancient Egypt is a brilliant and frequently amusing guide to one of history's great mysteries and marvels.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674024931
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Read the Bldg Blog interview with Mary Beard about the Wonders of the World series(Part I and Part II) The Rosetta Stone is one of the world's great wonders, attracting awed pilgrims by the tens of thousands each year. This book tells the Stone's story, from its discovery by Napoleon's expedition to Egypt to its current--and controversial-- status as the single most visited object on display in the British Museum. A pharaoh's forgotten decree, cut in granite in three scripts--Egyptian hieroglyphs, Egyptian demotic, and ancient Greek--the Rosetta Stone promised to unlock the door to the language of ancient Egypt and its 3,000 years of civilization, if only it could be deciphered. Capturing the drama of the race to decode this key to the ancient past, John Ray traces the paths pursued by the British polymath Thomas Young and Jean-Francois Champollion, the "father of Egyptology" ultimately credited with deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. He shows how Champollion "broke the code" and explains more generally how such deciphering is done, as well as its critical role in the history of Egyptology. Concluding with a chapter on the political and cultural controversy surrounding the Stone, the book also includes an appendix with a full translation of the Stone's text. Rich in anecdote and curious lore, The Rosetta Stone and the Rebirth of Ancient Egypt is a brilliant and frequently amusing guide to one of history's great mysteries and marvels.
Worlds of You
Author: Beau Taplin
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1449496687
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Beautiful, inspiring, and empowering, Worlds of You sweeps readers away on a journey of emotion. Filled with lyric wisdom, Taplin’s second book expands on the themes introduced in Bloom—love, grief, and learning from them—offering new insight and comfort.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1449496687
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Beautiful, inspiring, and empowering, Worlds of You sweeps readers away on a journey of emotion. Filled with lyric wisdom, Taplin’s second book expands on the themes introduced in Bloom—love, grief, and learning from them—offering new insight and comfort.
Franklin's Blanket
Author: Paulette Bourgeois
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1525312286
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero has to try to cope when his blanket goes missing.
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1525312286
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero has to try to cope when his blanket goes missing.
Ancient Egypt
Author: Trevor Naylor
Publisher: Visual Explorer Guide
ISBN: 9781838860165
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From Neolithic cave paintings in Wadi Sura to the Valley of the Kings and the rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel, Ancient Egypt takes a colorful look at the surviving wonders of Egyptian antiquity. Arranged by region, this photographic guide explores ancient settlements on the Nile, vast temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor, the pyramids and Sphinx, and lesser-known but still fascinating sites. Expertly written text reveals how Egypt became such a powerful force in the ancient world.
Publisher: Visual Explorer Guide
ISBN: 9781838860165
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From Neolithic cave paintings in Wadi Sura to the Valley of the Kings and the rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel, Ancient Egypt takes a colorful look at the surviving wonders of Egyptian antiquity. Arranged by region, this photographic guide explores ancient settlements on the Nile, vast temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor, the pyramids and Sphinx, and lesser-known but still fascinating sites. Expertly written text reveals how Egypt became such a powerful force in the ancient world.
Egyptworld
Author: Stella Caldwell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781783120093
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Travel back in time to the ancient and mysterious land of the pharaohs. Journey down the River Nile and discover colossal monuments, temples and tombs in all their colour and splendour, including the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Experience the glory of ancient Egypt as it was, back in the days when mighty pharaohs ruled."--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781783120093
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Travel back in time to the ancient and mysterious land of the pharaohs. Journey down the River Nile and discover colossal monuments, temples and tombs in all their colour and splendour, including the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Experience the glory of ancient Egypt as it was, back in the days when mighty pharaohs ruled."--
Treasures of Ancient Egypt
Author: Nigel Fletcher-Jones
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782748595
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ancient Egypt was the cradle of modern civilization, where powerful pharaohs built great cities on the banks of the Nile, and thousands labored to build lavish tombs and temples. Through beautiful color photographs and expert text, Treasures of Ancient Egypt tells the stories of the pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, and the artifacts--from golden amulets to mummies, wall paintings to statues--discovered there.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782748595
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ancient Egypt was the cradle of modern civilization, where powerful pharaohs built great cities on the banks of the Nile, and thousands labored to build lavish tombs and temples. Through beautiful color photographs and expert text, Treasures of Ancient Egypt tells the stories of the pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, and the artifacts--from golden amulets to mummies, wall paintings to statues--discovered there.
Wonders of Abu Simbel
Author:
Publisher: Melinda Inn
ISBN: 9789771780281
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
A visit to the remote and imposing temples of Abu Simbel in Egypt’s far south, is incomplete without enjoying the performance of the spectacular Sound & Light Show of music, historical narration, and lights and images played out on the ancient stones themselves. These new, full-color presentations serve as the ideal record—or foretaste—of the Sound & Light experience, with a historical introduction by internationally renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, and the complete script of the show, accompanied by over 60 beautiful photographs of the light show, the monuments themselves, and the ancient sites of the surrounding region.
Publisher: Melinda Inn
ISBN: 9789771780281
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
A visit to the remote and imposing temples of Abu Simbel in Egypt’s far south, is incomplete without enjoying the performance of the spectacular Sound & Light Show of music, historical narration, and lights and images played out on the ancient stones themselves. These new, full-color presentations serve as the ideal record—or foretaste—of the Sound & Light experience, with a historical introduction by internationally renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, and the complete script of the show, accompanied by over 60 beautiful photographs of the light show, the monuments themselves, and the ancient sites of the surrounding region.
1,000 Facts about Ancient Egypt
Author: Nancy Honovich
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
ISBN: 1426332734
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Illustrated children's reference book about ancient Egypt. Includes mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, gods, history, and more.
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
ISBN: 1426332734
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Illustrated children's reference book about ancient Egypt. Includes mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, gods, history, and more.
Life Along the Ancient Nile
Author: Jim Whiting
Publisher: Referencepoint Press
ISBN: 9781601522528
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
his series provides a comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian civilization. Each book is well-researched and includes quotes from experts and ancient texts which provide well-documented insight. The best book in the series is Life Along the Ancient Nile; the coverage of marriage, understanding to the written text. Each book contains a timeline, important facts highlighted in sidebars, and websites. After reading this series, students will clearly understand why the legacy of ancient Egypt stands out from other ancient cultures.
Publisher: Referencepoint Press
ISBN: 9781601522528
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
his series provides a comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian civilization. Each book is well-researched and includes quotes from experts and ancient texts which provide well-documented insight. The best book in the series is Life Along the Ancient Nile; the coverage of marriage, understanding to the written text. Each book contains a timeline, important facts highlighted in sidebars, and websites. After reading this series, students will clearly understand why the legacy of ancient Egypt stands out from other ancient cultures.
Time & Space in the Temples & Pyramids
Author: Ruth Shilling
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945963544
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This 108-page book chronicles an Egypt tour with Ruth Shilling and All One World Egypt Tours as they make their way through Egypt by dahabiya sailboat up the NIle. Lots of photos of the sites along the way and historical perspectives that explain where each site fits within the 3,000-year context of Ancient Egypt.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945963544
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This 108-page book chronicles an Egypt tour with Ruth Shilling and All One World Egypt Tours as they make their way through Egypt by dahabiya sailboat up the NIle. Lots of photos of the sites along the way and historical perspectives that explain where each site fits within the 3,000-year context of Ancient Egypt.