Hieroglyphs A Very Short Introduction
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Hieroglyphs: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Penelope Wilson
language: en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date: 2004-08-12
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. In this exciting new study, Penelope Wilson explores the cultural significance of hieroglyphs with an emphasis on previously neglected areas such as cryptography and the continuing deciphering of the script in modern times.
Egyptian Myth: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Geraldine Pinch
language: en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date: 2004-04-22
This text explains the cultural and historical background to the fascinating and complex world of Egyptian myth, with each chapter dealing with a particular theme.
Writing and Script: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Andrew Robinson
language: en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date: 2009-08-27
Starting with the origins of writing five thousand years ago, with cuneiform and Egyptian hieroglyphs, Robinson explains how these early forms developed into hundreds of scripts, including the Roman alphabet and Chinese characters. He reveals how the modern writing symbols and abbreviations we take for granted today--including airport signage and text messaging--resemble ancient ones much more closely than we might think. The book also includes a chronology of events from 3300 BC to AD 2000, a list of titles for further reading, and an index.