The Decree Of Canopus

The Decree Of Canopus

Samuel Sharpe

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104248093
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The Decree of Canopus: In Hieroglyphics and Greek (1870) is a book written by Samuel Sharpe. It is a detailed study of the ancient Egyptian decree known as the Decree of Canopus, which was discovered in the city of Canopus in Egypt in 1866. The decree is written in both hieroglyphics and Greek, and is considered to be one of the most important ancient Egyptian texts ever discovered. The book provides a complete translation of the decree, along with an analysis of its historical and cultural significance. Sharpe discusses the context in which the decree was written, including the reign of Ptolemy III, the ruler of Egypt at the time. He also examines the language and grammar of the decree, providing insights into the writing and language of ancient Egypt.The book is aimed at scholars and students of ancient history, linguistics, and Egyptology. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Egypt, and provides a fascinating insight into one of the most important texts of the ancient world.With Translations, And An Explanation Of The Hieroglyphical Characters.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.

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