How to Read the Secret Language of the Pharaohs.
Hieroglyphs have a fascinating story to tell. They are not merely a language but a gateway to understanding an entire civilisation. They reflect the world-view of the Egyptians and unfold the mysteries of the pharaohs.
This book is the first fully illustrated, practical guide to the subject. Even if you have no previous knowledge of hieroglyphs and no special language skills, the book equips you to grasp the basic hieroglyphic alphabet, to decode the script on artefacts and fragments in museums or "in situ" on temples or in tombs, and to decipher magic texts and the names of gods. At the same time, it provides a fascinating insight into the mysteries of the past and how the Egyptians viewed their gods, their society and the natural world around them.
Illustrated with spectacular colour photographs and artworks, this book may be used as a reference guide, for enjoyable and informative browsing, as an introductory course to the language, or as a "spotter's guide" to signs encountered in museums or on monuments. It is a superb addition to our understanding of this fascinating civilisation.
