The Life of J. D. Åkerblad
Author | : Fredrik Thomasson |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 504 |
Release | : 2013-01-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004211162 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004211160 |
Rating | : 4/5 (160 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Life of J. D. Åkerblad written by Fredrik Thomasson and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This intellectual biography of Johan David Åkerblad (1763–1819) presents a new account of the decipherment of ancient Egyptian. Oriental and classical studies and their entwinement in the turbulent politics of this age of Revolutions are presented from a novel perspective.