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Hieroglyphs
A Very Short Introduction - 2nd Edition
Penelope Wilson
- Written by
- Penelope Wilson
- Read by
- Mary Jane Wells
- Length
- 4 hrs
- Publisher
- Tantor Media
- Released
- 2027-04-28
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What it is
Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. They were an omnipresent and all-powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years; used as monumental art, as a means of identifying Egyptianness, and for rarefied communication with the gods.
In this exciting new study, Penelope Wilson explores the cultural significance of the script with an emphasis on previously neglected areas such as cryptography, the continuing decipherment into modern times, and examines the powerful fascination hieroglyphs still hold for us today.
On the charts
Last charted September 13, 2026. Its best position was 17 on Coming soon in History, reached September 10, 2026. Seen on 1 chart over 12 days of readings, the first on August 28, 2026.
| Chart | Best | Days | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | |||
| Coming soon | 17 | 6 days | September 13, 2026 |
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