Guides readers to understand and transcribe hieroglyphics by presenting and explaining phonetic elements.

Books about Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Books about Egyptian hieroglyphics; being an attempt to explain their nature, origin and meaning

Clear, easy-to-follow text tells absolute beginners how to transcribe hieroglyphs by presenting and explaining 134 phonetic elements. Includes section on word analysis, newly enlarged pronunciation guide, and much more.

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.