Excerpt from Easy Lessons in Egyptian Hieroglyphics With Sign List This little book is intended to form an easy intro duction to the study of the Egyptian hieroglyphic in scriptions, and has been prepared In answer to many requests made both in Egypt and m England. It con tains 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. Following the exam ple of the early Egyptologists it has been thought better to multiply extracts from texts rather than to heap up a large number of grammatical details Without supplying the beginner with the means of examining their application. In the limits of the following pages it would be impossible to treat Egyptian grammar at any length, while the discussion of details would be quite out of place. The chief object has been to make the beginner familiar with' the most common signs and words, so that he may, whilst puzzling out the ex tracts from texts quoted in illustration of grammatical facts, be able to attack the longer connected texts given in my First Steps in Egyptian and in my Egyptian Reading Book. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Budge gives the history of hieroglyphic writing, its evolution into hieratic and demotic scripts, and the fascinating tale of its decipherment by Young, Champollion, Åkerblad, and others.

This vintage book contains a simple introduction to the study of Egyptian hieroglyphics by E. A. Wallis Budge. Together with an introduction to the subject, it also includes an account of the decipherment of Egyptian Hieroglyphics, as well as an outline of the system of writing and general principles of the use of pictures to express ideas. Sir Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge (1857 - 1934) was an English Orientalist, Egyptologist, and philologist. He worked for the British Museum and published numerous works on the ancient 'Near East'. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in Egyptian hieroglyphics and the history and development of deciphering them. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

For anyone interested in ancient Egypt, this book is a must-read. Budge's clear and concise writing style makes learning hieroglyphics a breeze, while his fascinating insights into Egyptian history and culture bring the language to life. With a comprehensive sign list and accompanying examples, this text is an excellent resource for students, scholars, and amateur Egyptologists alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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