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Title: Egyptian Hieroglyphs for Complete Beginners
Condition: New
Subtitle: The Revolutionary New Approach to Reading the Monuments
Author: Bill Manley
Format: Hardback
EAN: 9780500051726
ISBN: 9780500051726
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Genre: History
Release Date: 26/03/2012
Description: An entirely fresh and accessible approach to reading ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs by a proven expert, this step-by-step introduction assumes no previous knowledge of grammar or ancient languages, but guides readers through the inscriptions, from simple to more complex, supported by full explanations and translations. Readers' will see their knowledge and skills grow as Bill Manley clearly explains the mysteries of hieroglyphs without jargon or technical terms, guiding the reader step by step through 27 real-life, unaltered texts from stelae, tombs and portable objects. Specially commissioned line drawings present engaging texts clearly and elegantly, while fact boxes bring to life images of monuments of high officials and kings, giving glimpses of ancient Egyptian society and beliefs. This guide is essential reading for anyone interested in Ancient Egypt, hieroglyphs or ancient languages and contains all the knowledge you need in order to start deciphering hieroglyphic texts for yourself.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Item Height: 245mm
Item Length: 186mm
Item Weight: 740g
Release Year: 2012

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