How to read Egyptian hieroglyphs : a step-by-step guide to teach yourself
Collier, Mark (Mark Anthony)2022
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Have you ever wished that you could read the beautiful hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt for yourself? Now you can, with the help of this practical step-by-step guide. It is suitable for complete beginners, or for anyone who would like to improve their knowledge of the language and culture of ancient Egypt. Mark Collier and Bill Manley have many years of experience teaching non-specialists at courses around the UK, so their approach is tried and tested. From the very beginning you will be introduced to genuine texts from ancient monuments. Each chapter introduces a new aspect of the ancient Egyptian language's hieroglyphic script and encourages you to develop your growing reading skills with practical exercises. The authors concentrate on a fascinating and rewarding group of monuments - funerary inscriptions, coffins and tomb scenes.
Main title:
How to read Egyptian hieroglyphs : a step-by-step guide to teach yourself / Mark Collier and Bill Manley ; illustrations by Richard Parkinson.
Author:
Imprint:
London : The British Museum Press, 2022.
Collation:
192 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 1998.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780714191300 (hbk. :)
Local class:
LANGUAGE/EGYPTIAN
Language:
EnglishEgyptian
BRN:
2559995