Hierogram A Reference Grammar of Middle Egyptian With Reading Texts

This do-it-yourself introduction to Middle Egyptian promises to become "the practical guide to the language which in Egyptian tradition was considered as the 'classical’ language stage (ca. 2150 - 1650 B.C.) of ancient Egypt’ s rich legacy in religion, literature, history and science. At the same time this new handbook can be used as an extensively indexed, descriptive grammar with thorough and lucid paragraphs on phonology, grammar and syntax. With exercises and reading pieces, examples in hieroglyphic script, all followed by a transliteration and English translation. Each hieroglyphic translation is cross-referenced to the relevant grammar and syntax. Extensive sign lists complete this guide.Borghouts, J. F. is the author of 'Hierogram A Reference Grammar of Middle Egyptian With Reading Texts' with ISBN 9789004117679 and ISBN 9004117679.