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

McDermott, Bridget

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1903296803 ISBN 13 : 9781903296806

Editeur : 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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

For beginners and Egyptologists alike, reading hieroglyphs provides fascinating insights into the land and lore of the pyramids. Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs is the only fully illustrated, easy-to-use guide to the meaning and mystery behind this ancient language. A history of hieroglyphs and instructions for how to read them are complemented by vocabulary lists and photographs of real inscriptions. In each chapter, skill-building exercises weave together with details of Egyptian life. Who could have imagined that the sign for the word 'millions' is a lizard because Egypt was once overrun with reptiles? Hieroglyphs literally paint portraits of the ancients, depicting everyone from the pharaoh in his court to the farmer along the flooded Nile. Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs reveals the beauty and hidden marvels of one of the world's most intriguing cultures.

Biographie de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Duncan Baird Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1903296803
• ISBN 13: 9781903296806
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible