Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs by Bridget Mcdermott
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.
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"
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| ISBN 13 | 9781903296806 |
| ISBN 10 | 1903296803 |
| Title | Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs |
| Author | Bridget Mcdermott |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Watkins Media Limited |
| Year published | 2002-08-06 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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