The Code-breaker's Secret Diaries: Rediscovering Ancient Egypt

Interesting book although the title is missleading. There is nothing secret and it is not diaries but a translation of letters written by Champollion to his wife and brother during his epic journey to ancient Eygpt. These give an insight into this brilliant linguists day to day thoughts and experiences as well as interesting understandings about the history of Egypt as was understood at that time. Of interest to anyone besotted with all things Egyptian.

the code breakers secret diaries was shown on tv christmas week as we are both into egyptian history, i bought this book for my husband he said it is very interesting book fantastic reading it explains so much about the person who discovered egypt, i would recomend this book fantastic value for the money.

Ok, shame it does not have the sketches, pictures and diagrams like the French version.

good read

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