Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs: How to read the secret language of the Pharaohs

I have a few students who are very much into Egypt,so with the book I have been asking them to discover and write their names.It is so pleasing when they have done the job.The next thing I will get them to do is learn and write statements.Also I find those wooden models I bought a lot of fun for them.They make up their own stories with them.

I have always loved all things Egyptian. This book is really good for a beginner like me. I also love the beautiful pictures.

all good

This is not a book for beginners. It is too full of mistakes, contradictions and academic hubris to rely on. The copy editor of this work should be boiled in oil. For example - the glyph for lasso is called a brazier. Albeit, some of the phrases are of value and the pictures are first-rate.On page 127, an inscription is shown and the author berates the long-dead scribe for having done it 'improperly'! Great heavenly days!Intermediate and advanced students of ME will delight in testing their knowledge by conducting a mistake 'treasure hunt'. But others should look elsewhere.

This is by far my favorite hieroglyph book. It is easy to read and understand and even has a section in the back that explains grammar and gives you several dozen hieroglyphs for common words and phrases. I have designed several tattoos using this book. :)

Covering, as it does, both the historical (household goods, tools, weapons, etc.) and the mythological (temple art, scrolls, legends) in brief but concise detail. This book is the perfect bridge for amature egyptologists who want to further their studies.

Autistic son's foray into languages - he loves hieroglyphs and enjoys making up his own, as well.

Bought as a Christmas gift. Hope daughter enjoys it. Very well priced.

I've just started a course on hieroglyphics at university so gathering several texts on the subject. This is ideal, provides an introduction to the subject, history and use including the grammar.

Beautiful book.

Son loved it

I really could do with a year (at least) to become fluent in Hieroglyph decoding. If you are interested in Ancient Egypt this book will keep you enthralled for hours at a time. A very good and well produced book.

I bought this as a Christmas gift and he has hardly put it down since he received it, outstanding value