Readership: For the general reader with an interest in the fascinating civilization of Ancient Egypt, and those studying and teaching Archaeology and Ancient History
Penelope Wilson, Department of Archaeology, University of Durham
1: The origins of writing in Egypt 2: Hieroglyphic script and the Egyptian language 3: Hieroglyphs and art 4: 'I Know You, I Know Your Names' 5: Scribes and everyday writing 6: The decipherment of Egyptian 7: Hieroglyphs in the modern world Notes Chronology Further Reading Index