The Rosetta Stone

by E.A. Wallis Budge

*Includes Table of Contents
*Includes over a dozen images of hieroglyphics, the Rosetta Stone, and more.

The Rosetta Stone by noted Egyptologist E.A. Wallis Budge is a fascinating overview of the Rosetta Stone, its history, and its translation. Also included are discussion of other hieroglyphic writings, and a history of the translation of the stone. Many images of hieroglyphics and their translations are included. A table of contents is included to navigate through the book.

Genres: History, Egypt, Language, Nonfiction, Linguistics, Egyptology, Archaeology

89 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1913

About the author

Sir Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge was an English Egyptologist, Orientalist, and philologist who worked for the British Museum and published numerous works on the ancient Near East.

Reviews

[Dawn Pisturino · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little dry but interesting.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Rosetta Stone" is a very educational and interesting book. It delves into the history and meaning of the Rosetta Stone from an academic and analytical point of view. I highly recommend it for all of you fellow language and/or history nerds out there.