The Rosetta Stone in the British Museum - Paperback

by E. A. Wallis Budge (Author)

The Rosetta Stone in the British Museum is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, an Egyptologist and curator at the British Museum. The book is a comprehensive study of the famous Rosetta Stone, an ancient Egyptian artifact that played a pivotal role in deciphering hieroglyphics.In the book, Budge provides a detailed history of the Rosetta Stone, from its discovery by French soldiers in 1799 to its acquisition by the British Museum in 1802. He also explores the significance of the stone, explaining how it helped scholars to decipher the hieroglyphic script and unlock the secrets of ancient Egyptian civilization.Budge's book includes a thorough analysis of the inscriptions on the Rosetta Stone, as well as translations of the text into English. He also discusses the controversy surrounding the ownership of the stone, which was originally taken from Egypt by the British during the Napoleonic Wars.Overall, The Rosetta Stone in the British Museum is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt, the development of hieroglyphics, and the role of the Rosetta Stone in unlocking the mysteries of this fascinating civilization.1929. This book contains the Greek, Demotic and hieroglyphic texts of the decree inscribed on the Rosetta Stone conferring additional honors on Ptolemy v Epiphanes (203-181 BC) with English translations of the decipherment of the Egyptian hieroglyphs, and an appendix containing translations of the Stelae of San (Tanis) and Tall Al-Maskhutah. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.