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Introduces the workings and uses of Egyptian hieroglyphs, the various degrees of cultural knowledge of their makers and most importantly the influence hieroglyphs had on other scripts and notations in antiquity.

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1. Introduction; 2. Hieroglyphs, hieratic and Demotic: the work of specialists; 3. Putting up barriers: hyper-specialist writing; 4. Limited understanding and creative use of hieroglyphs; 5. Hieroglyphs abroad: non-Egyptian notations and scripts inspired by hieroglyphs; 6. Conclusion; References.

Hieroglyphs PseudoScripts and Alphabets

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 12/21/2023 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781009400794, 978-1009400794
      ISBN10: 1009400797
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Introduces the workings and uses of Egyptian hieroglyphs, the various degrees of cultural knowledge of their makers and most importantly the influence hieroglyphs had on other scripts and notations in antiquity.

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction; 2. Hieroglyphs, hieratic and Demotic: the work of specialists; 3. Putting up barriers: hyper-specialist writing; 4. Limited understanding and creative use of hieroglyphs; 5. Hieroglyphs abroad: non-Egyptian notations and scripts inspired by hieroglyphs; 6. Conclusion; References.

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