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"This is the second of three volumes exploring some of the most remarkable insights into Ancient Egypt to have come to light in modern times. The first two volumes deal with the Rosetta Stone, an outstanding archaeological discovery which has supplied the basis for Egyptian decipherment; the final volume explores the ""Stele of Canopus"", discovered in 1866. The significance of the Rosetta Stone lies in the three different languages inscribed on it: Koine Greek, Demotic Egyptian, and, crucially, Hieroglyphic. This has facilitated a vast increase in our understanding of the sacred language of Ancient Egypt, as well as enhancing our understanding of the nature of kingship at a time of immense cultural transformation. First published in 1904, this title provides an accessible general introduction to this fascinating subject, useful for the amateur enthusiast as well as undergraduate students."

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Author:   E. A. Wallis Budge
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138789746

ISBN 10:   1138789747
Pages:   212
Publication Date:   23 June 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. The Fragments of the Last Fourteen Lines of the Hieroglyphic Text on the Rosetta Stone and their Equivalents in Greek Compared 2. Latin and French Translations of the Hieroglyphic Text of the Rosetta Stone: I. Brugsch’s Latin Translation II. Uhlemann’s Latin Translation III. Chabas’ Translation 3. The Demotic Text of the Rosetta Stone 4. English Rendering of the Demotic Text of the Rosetta Stone; Transliteration of the Demotic Text 5. German and French Translations of the Demotic Text of the Rosetta Decree: I. Brugsch’s Translation II. Révillout’s Translation III. Hess’s Translation 6. The Greek Text of the Rosetta Stone; English Rendering and Transcript 7. The Greek Text of the Rosetta Stone – in Uncials 8. English Translations of the Greek Text of the Rosetta Stone: I. Plumtre’s Translation II. Duane’s Translation III. Porson’s Translation 9. French, Latin, German, and Italian Translations of the Greek Text of the Decree of Rosetta: I. Letronne’s Translation II. Heyne’s Translation III. Bailey’s Translation IV. Drumann’s Translation V. Ricardi’s Translation

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