Publisher's Synopsis
Egyptian Language Easy Lessons in Egyptian Hieroglyphics is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic language. It covers the basics of the language, including its grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. The book is designed to be easy to follow and includes numerous examples and exercises to help readers learn the language. The author has also included a section on the history of the Egyptian language and its development over time. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history, language, and culture. It is suitable for both beginners and those with some prior knowledge of the language.1910. This book is intended to form an easy introduction to the study of the Egyptian hieroglyphic inscriptions. It contains a short account of the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphics, and a sketch of the hieroglyphic system of writing and of the general principles which underlie the use of picture signs to express thought. The main facts of Egyptian grammar are given in a series of short chapters, and these are illustrated by numerous brief extracts from hieroglyphic texts; each extract is printed in hieroglyphic type and is accompanied by a transliteration and translation. Included in this book is a lengthy list of hieroglyphic characters with their values both as phonetics and ideograms.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.
