Lost Languages
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Author | : Andrew Robinson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-10 | : 050028816X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780500288160 |
Rating | : 4/5 (6X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Lost Languages by : Andrew Robinson
Book excerpt: Undeciphered scripts have long tantalized the public, whether it's the possibility of hearing the voices of ancient peoples or the puzzle solver's taste for the challenges posed by breaking codes. Here, Andrew Robinson investigates the most famous examples, beginning with the stories of three great decipherments: Egyptian hieroglyphs, Maya glyphs, and the Minoan Linear B clay tablets. He then covers the important scripts that have yet to be cracked, such as the Etruscan alphabet and Rongorongo from Easter Island.