Decipherment Of The Egyptian Hieroglyphics

By E.A. Wallis Budge

Book Overview

""Decipherment of the Egyptian Hieroglyphics"" is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, an esteemed Egyptologist. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study and understanding of the ancient Egyptian writing system known as hieroglyphics. Budge provides a detailed history of the discovery and decipherment of hieroglyphics, including the role of famous scholars such as Champollion and Young. The book also includes a thorough explanation of the hieroglyphic alphabet, grammar, and syntax, as well as examples of hieroglyphic inscriptions from various periods of ancient Egyptian history. Budge's expertise and passion for the subject shine through in his clear and concise writing style, making this book an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of ancient Egypt or the history of writing systems.""THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dwellers on the Nile, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766128504.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425357288
• ISBN13: 9781425357283
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"