The Ancient Egypt Site - Introductions into Hieroglyphs

The Ancient Egypt Bibliography is a growing list of over 550 books on Ancient Egypt, written in different languages.

This list is intentionally eclectic: some books will be highly scientific, some are meant for a more general audience and others yet are intended for children.

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Egyptian Hieroglyphs: How to Read and Write Them

Author(s): Rossini, Stephane
Published: Dover Publications, 1989

Lots of illustrations of hieroglyphic signs, this book is an excellent introduction into the study of the language of the Ancient Egyptians.

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Egyptian Language. Easy Lessons in Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Author(s): Budge, E.A.Wallis
Published: New York, 1978

Old-fashioned and outdated, this book is a collector's item.

Egyptische Hi�rogliefen

Author(s): Davies, W.V.
Published: Houten, 1985

Fascinating Hieroglyphics: Discovering, Decoding & Understanding the Ancient Art

Author(s): Jacq, Christian
Published: Sterling Publishing, 1998

From the best-selling author of the giant novell about the life and times of Ramesses II and several non-fiction books on the pharaonic culture now comes this fascinating introduction into the language of the Ancient Egyptians.

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Het geheim van de hi�rogliefen. De avontuurlijke ontcijfering van het Egyptische schrift

Author(s): Majonica, Rudolf
Published: Amsterdam - Antwerpen, 1993

Hi�rogliefen Lezen. Een handleiding voor museumbezoekers en Egypte-reizigers

Author(s): Zauzich, Karl-Th.
Published: Amsterdam, 1986

Hi�roglyphes. Lire et Ecrire. Hieroglyphs. Read and Write. Hieroglyphen. Lesen und Schreiben

Author(s): Rossini, S.
Published: T�bingen, 1987

Hieroglyphs for Travelers

Author(s): Mudloff, Thomas F. e.a.
Published: R.E. Fellows Publishing, 1999

An easy guide to understanding the multitude of texts covering walls of temples and tombs in Egypt.

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Hieroglyphs without Mystery: An Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Writing

Author(s): Zauzich, Karl Th.
Published: Unversity of Texas Press, 1992

Zauzich's book is a very readable introduction into the world of hieroglyphs. It starts from the very basics and will allow you to get the gist of a variety of inscriptions from actual artifacts: cartouches, items from Tutankhamun's tomb, etc.

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How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs. A step-by-step guide to teach yourself

Author(s): Collier, Mark - Manley, Bill
Published: British Museum Press, 1997

Egyptologists Collier and Manley use attractive drawings of actual inscriptions displayed in the British Museum to teach a basic course in reading hieroglyphs. Includes practical exercises.

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The ABC of Hieroglyphs: Ancient Egyptian Writing

Author(s): Malek, Jaromir
Published: Pathway Book Service, 1995
Reading Level: young adults

This is an easy primer for adults and kids with the most frequently used signs from statues, words and sentences and some grammar, information on such monuments as the Stela of Sheri, Stela of Ankhreni, Ram of King Taharka and Papyrus with Book of the Dead.

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Understanding Hieroglyphs: A Complete Introductory Guide

Author(s): Wilson, Hilary
Published: Passport Books, 1995

The author teaches the basic signs and vocabulary that occur in most inscriptions, with lots of examples of authentic inscriptions. This book is not a grammar of the ancient language, but and interesting and easy-to-read introduction.

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