Description de l'Egypte was published in Paris soon after Napoleon's great scientific and military expedition to Egypt in 1798. Comprising 23 volumes, this work directed the attention of the world to ancient Egypt and led to the modern study of its ancient history.
It was the result of a collaboration between the general editor and a number of prominent scholars and scientists, artists and technicians - all of whom accompanied Napoleon's army on this expedition.
Taking almost 20 years to publish, Description de l'Egypte includes 900 plates bound in 11 volumes, nine volumes of text and three volumes of grand format. Measuring 107cm x 71cm, these volumes are the tallest books in the Library. | 
