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Hieroglyphs: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback) Loot Price: R217
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Hieroglyphs: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)

Penelope Wilson

Series: Very Short Introductions

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Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. They were an omnipresent and all-powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years; used as monumental art, as a means of identifying Egyptianness, and for rarefied communication with the gods. In this exciting new study, Penelope Wilson explores the cultural significance of the script with an emphasis on previously neglected areas such as cryptography, the continuing decipherment into modern times, and examines the powerful fascination hieroglyphs still hold for us today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Imprint: Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Very Short Introductions
Release date: August 2004
First published: June 2005
Authors: Penelope Wilson
Dimensions: 178 x 112 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-280502-7
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > BC to 500 CE, Ancient & classical world
Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
Books > Humanities > History > African history > General
Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > Middle & Near Eastern archaeology > Egyptian archaeology
Books > History > African history > General
Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
LSN: 0-19-280502-9
Barcode: 9780192805027

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