The Decree Of Canopus: In Hieroglyphics And Greek (1870)

By Samuel Sharpe

Book Overview

""The Decree of Canopus: In Hieroglyphics and Greek"" is a book written by Samuel Sharpe and published in 1870. This book contains a translation of the famous ancient Egyptian decree known as The Decree of Canopus, which was discovered in 1866. The decree was written in both hieroglyphics and Greek and was found in the city of Canopus, Egypt. The book includes a detailed analysis of the decree, along with illustrations and facsimiles of the original hieroglyphic and Greek texts. The decree itself is a fascinating document that sheds light on the relationship between the ancient Egyptians and the Greeks during the Ptolemaic period. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history or the study of ancient languages.With Translations, And An Explanation Of The Hieroglyphical Characters.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: 1165532700
• ISBN13: 9781165532704
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"