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Middle Egyptian : an introduction to the language and culture of hieroglyphs

by James P. Allen

This book provides a thorough introduction to the writing system of ancient Egypt and the language of hieroglyphic texts. It is designed as a textbook for university and college classes, and is also suitable for individuals learning ancient Egyptian on their own.

Accession 888 ISBN 0521774837 Publisher Cambridge University Press
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