M. Champollion-Figeac - Égypte ancienne - 1840

Fascinating illustrated edition of 92 plates and a folded map of Egypt. This reference work on ancient Egypt is a historical and ethnographic masterpiece by Jacques-Joseph Champollion-Figeac -

The author, brother and collaborator of the famous decipherer of hieroglyphs, presents a synthesis of the knowledge accumulated through archaeological discoveries and the decipherment of Egyptian texts, offering the reader a precise and well-documented view of Egyptian society, the daily life of the pharaohs and the populations, as well as funeral and religious rites -

The work also analyzes emblematic monuments such as the pyramids, temples and tombs, detailing their architecture, symbolism and social and religious function -

Champollion-Figeac strives to show the coherence of a structured civilization, based on complex institutions, refined art and a hieroglyphic script rich in meanings -

The book also explores the material and intellectual culture of ancient Egypt, including craftsmanship, agricultural techniques, sciences and literature, while highlighting the importance of religion and mythology in social and political organization -

Mr. Champollion-Figeac - Ancient Egypt - 1840 - Firmin Didot Frères -
500 Pages + 92 superb plates -

Good condition of the binding, book in its half-leather with corners of the edition, signs of use, foxing on corners and edges, worn headbands, beautiful marbled edges, smooth spine adorned with gold motifs, gilded title, gilt lines on the boards -

Good interior condition, some scattered foxing, texts in two columns, book enriched with beautiful off-text plates in black, marbled endpapers in good condition, a charming copy -

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