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Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs: How to Read the Sacred Language of the Pharaohs

Format:	Paperback 176 pages

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The first fully illustrated guide to deciphering hieroglyphs and unravelling the fascinating secrets of the ancient Egyptians. Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs assumes no previous knowledge and no special languages skills. It equips the reader to grasp the basic hieroglyphic alphabet to decode script, magic texts and the names of goods. With unparalleled clarity and by using ingenious learning signposts, including helpful vocabulary panels, the book highlights the most commonly used signs so that their meaning and context can be understood. Decoding this symbolic language is the key to unlocking many of Ancient Egypt's secrets, including fascinating anecdotal information on Egyptian gods, pharaohs, family life and society in general.

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Published
06/08/2002

Publisher
Duncan Baird Publishers

ISBN
9781903296806

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Written for a popular audience in clear, non-academic language, avoiding technical terms, by an expert, this book may be used as a reference guide, for enjoyable and informative browsing, as an introductory course, or as a "spotter's guide".

UK Kirkus review

This fascinating book really does provide the modern reader with the means to interpret Egyptian heiroglyphs. On the one hand, this is a language study, covering the the development of heriogylphs and their everyday use, and, on the other, it is a beautifully illustrated history of Ancient Egypt, its customs and culture that includes such topics as war, servants, food, jewelry and, of course, religion, death and the pharaohs. For the true enthusiast there is a reference section that outlines the grammer of heiroglyphs and offers sample translations of selected texts. (Kirkus UK)