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Afroasiatic (Hamito-Semitic) Languages, African Languages - Reference, General & Miscellaneous Ancient Egyptian History
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Ancient Egyptian: A Linguistic Introduction

by Antonio Loprieno
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Overview

The language of Ancient Egypt has been the object of careful investigation since its decipherment in the nineteenth century, but this is the first accessible account that uses the insight of modern linguistics. Antonio Loprieno discusses the hieroglyphic system and its cursive varieties, and the phonology, morphology and syntax of Ancient Egyptian, as well as looking at its genetic ties with other languages of the Near East. This book will be indispensable for both linguists and Egyptologists.

Synopsis

The first accessible account of the language of Ancient Egypt to use the insights of modern linguistics.

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Book Details

Published
October 1, 1995
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
340
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780521448499

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