Saturday, January 12, 2008
The Linguist and the Emperor by Daniel Myerson
An enjoyable account of the deciphering of hieroglyphics. Interesting insight into the personality of Napoleon, the persistence and brilliance of Champollion with interesting "subplots" such as the invasion of Egypt and war in Europe and the exile of Napoleon. Fascinating asides concerning Dr. Thomas Young, a brilliant physician physicist, Fourier of mathematical fame, and of course Denon.
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