The Decrees of Memphis and Canopus: Vol. II (Routledge Revivals) : The Rosetta Stone Hardback
by E. A. Wallis Budge
Part of the Routledge Revivals series
Hardback
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This is the second of three volumes exploring some of the most remarkable insights into Ancient Egypt to have come to light in modern times.
The first two volumes deal with the Rosetta Stone, an outstanding archaeological discovery which has supplied the basis for Egyptian decipherment; the final volume explores the "Stele of Canopus", discovered in 1866.
The significance of the Rosetta Stone lies in the three different languages inscribed on it: Koine Greek, Demotic Egyptian, and, crucially, Hieroglyphic.
This has facilitated a vast increase in our understanding of the sacred language of Ancient Egypt, as well as enhancing our understanding of the nature of kingship at a time of immense cultural transformation. First published in 1904, this title provides an accessible general introduction to this fascinating subject, useful for the amateur enthusiast as well as undergraduate students.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:212 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:23/06/2014
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- ISBN:9781138789746
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:212 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:23/06/2014
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138789746
