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The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone

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4 out of 5
Based on 21 Ratings and 11 Reviews

Book Description
"Until the Rosetta Stone was finally translated and the decoding of hieroglyphic writing made possible, much of Egyptian history was lost. The author has done a masterful job of distilling information, citing the highlights, and fitting it all together in an interesting and enlightening look at a puzzling subject." -H. "The social and intellectual history here are fascinating. A handsome, inspirin... More
Book Information
PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
BindingPaperback (10 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages96
ISBN-100064461378
ISBN-13978-0064461375
Publication Date02/28/1993
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About James Cross Giblin (Author) : James Cross Giblin is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of James Cross Giblin include Did Fleming Rescue Churchill?: A Research ... more
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