How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs A Step-by-Step Guide to Teach Yourself

A practical teach-yourself course on ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs for the general reader. In this text, the grammar of ancient Egypt is introduced using the inscriptions found on monuments, with an emphasis on learning to read and translate accurately. A series of 43 exercises accompanies an easy to follow ten-step guide and is supported by a reference section of sign-lists and a short dictionary at the end of the text. Background notes on general topics including gods, royal dynasties and principal sites aim to help the reader to understand the historical concept.

ISBN:	9780714119106
Publisher:	British Museum Press
Imprint:	The British Museum Press
Published date:	30 Mar 1998
DEWEY:	493.1
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Sales rank:	643
Number of pages:	179
Weight:	512g
Height:	250mm
Width:	171mm
Spine width:	17mm

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