An edition of The story of decipherment (1975)
The story of decipherment
from Egyptian hieroglyphic to linear B
By Pope, Maurice.
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Publish Date
1975
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Language
eng
Pages
224
Description:
Examines ancient systems of writings and the process of deciphering their inscriptions. Discusses contributions to decipherment by theorists and decipherers. Analyzes various scripts, including Palmyra script, Sassanid Persian, Egyptian Hieroglyphic, Cypriot syllabary, Ugaritic alphabet, and Mycenaean Linear B.