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

McDermott, Bridget

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903296803 ISBN 13: 9781903296806

Publisher: Duncan Baird Publishers, 2002

Synopsis

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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Review

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".

About the Author

Bridget McDermott is at work on her doctoral thesis on the ancient Egyptian military and is a media consultant on Egyptian archaeology. She lives in England. Joan Fletcher, Ph.D is director of the NILE educational organization, as well as a frequent university lecturer. She divides her time between Egypt and England.

Edition details

• Publisher: Duncan Baird Publishers
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903296803
• ISBN 13: 9781903296806
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176