Egyptian Language Easy Lessons in Egyptian Hieroglyphics - Softcover

Budge Sir, Professor E A Wallis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1162582480 ISBN 13: 9781162582481

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Egyptian Language Easy Lessons in Egyptian Hieroglyphics is a comprehensive guidebook to learning the ancient Egyptian language. Written by renowned Egyptologist E. A. Wallis Budge, this book provides a step-by-step approach to understanding the complex hieroglyphic script used by the ancient Egyptians. The book includes detailed explanations of the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of the language, as well as numerous examples of hieroglyphic inscriptions and texts. The lessons are designed to be accessible to beginners, but also provide a thorough grounding in the language for more advanced students. In addition to the lessons, the book includes a glossary of hieroglyphic signs, a list of common words and phrases, and a brief history of the Egyptian language. Overall, Egyptian Language Easy Lessons in Egyptian Hieroglyphics is an essential resource for anyone interested in the ancient Egyptian language and culture.1910. This book is intended to form an easy introduction to the study of the Egyptian hieroglyphic inscriptions. It contains a short account of the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphics, and a sketch of the hieroglyphic system of writing and of the general principles which underlie the use of picture signs to express thought. The main facts of Egyptian grammar are given in a series of short chapters, and these are illustrated by numerous brief extracts from hieroglyphic texts; each extract is printed in hieroglyphic type and is accompanied by a transliteration and translation. Included in this book is a lengthy list of hieroglyphic characters with their values both as phonetics and ideograms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

E. A. Wallis Budge, the author of numerous books, was once the Keeper of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiques in the British Museum.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1162582480
• ISBN 13: 9781162582481
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256