Egyptian Hieroglyphs for Complete Beginners: The Revolutionary New Approach to Reading the Monuments
Author:   Bill Manley
Publisher:   Thames & Hudson Ltd
ISBN:  

9780500051726


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   26 March 2012
Format:   Hardback
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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 you through the inscriptions, from simple to more complex, supported by full explanations and translations. You will see your 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.

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Author:   Bill Manley
Publisher:   Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint:   Thames & Hudson Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 18.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 24.50cm
Weight:   0.730kg
ISBN:  

9780500051726


ISBN 10:   0500051720
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   26 March 2012
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface; 10 monuments of Egyptian officials with 22 'what you need to know' sections; 12 texts of Egyptian pharaohs with 4 'what you need to know' sections; 3 texts from the Old Kingdom with 1 'what you need to know' section; 2 inscriptions that bring everything together with 1 'what you need to know' section

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'A godsend ... I am sure that Champollion would approve' - Minerva 'A refreshingly new approach to the subject ... beautifully produced and illustrated in a manner that should make it appealing not only to the complete beginner at whom it is aimed, but also to those with a basic knowledge wishing to refresh their skills. I recommend it highly' - Ancient Egypt Magazine 'Ever wanted to learn about Egyptian hieroglyphs? Here's the book for you!' - Guardian


'Ever wanted to learn about Egyptian hieroglyphs? Here’s the book for you!' - Guardian 'A refreshingly new approach to the subject … beautifully produced and illustrated in a manner that should make it appealing not only to the complete beginner at whom it is aimed, but also to those with a basic knowledge wishing to refresh their skills. I recommend it highly' - Ancient Egypt Magazine 'A godsend … I am sure that Champollion would approve' - Minerva


Author Information

Bill Manley is Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool. He has taught Egyptology and hieroglyphs for more than 20 years at the universities of Glasgow, Liverpool and London.

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