The Hieroglyphical System Of The Ancients (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425301439)

The Hieroglyphical System Of The Ancients is a book written by George Oliver that delves into the ancient Egyptian writing system. The book provides a comprehensive overview of hieroglyphs, their meanings, and how they were used in ancient Egyptian society. It explores the history of hieroglyphs, including their origins, evolution, and eventual decline. The book also discusses the various types of hieroglyphs, including phonetic, ideographic, and determinative hieroglyphs. In addition to this, it delves into the religious and symbolic meanings behind hieroglyphs, as well as their use in art and architecture. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history, language, and culture, and provides a fascinating insight into one of the most complex writing systems in human history.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Signs and Symbols llustrated and Explained in a Course of Twelve Lectures on Freemasonry, by George Oliver. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564593029.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Oliver
ISBN-10: 1425301436
ISBN-13: 9781425301439
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d