Books by Penelope Wilson

Hieroglyphs: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

by Penelope Wilson (OUP Oxford)

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Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. They were an omnipresent and all-powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years; used as monumental art, as a means of identifying Egyptianness, and for rarefied communication with the gods. In this exciting new study, Penelope Wilson explores the cultural significance of the script with an... See More

Length: 144 Pages (1,223 KB)/Lending: Not Enabled