Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs Illustrated

REVIEW BY HILARY FORREST This is a most unusual book – bound in an antique Chinese fashion originating from the Ming period, with pages tied together between boards with string. The content, however, relates not to China, but to mainstream Egyptology, and is full of interesting material. As one might expect, the volume begins with a survey of early efforts to decipher hieroglyphs (Kircher via Champollion, Wallis Budge, and Gardiner) and brief mentions of notable artefacts such as the Narmer Palette and the Rosetta Stone. The main focus, though, is on individual hieroglyphs and their interpretation. As this topic is huge, the author takes a selective and organised approach. Sections i