Lost Languages: The Enigma of the World's Undeciphered ScriptsAn enthralling story of genius, passion, and competition, "Lost Languages" provides a revealing look at how decipherment is done. In what is truly an archaeological mystery book, the author examines each script in detail and reviews what is known about the people who created it. Two-color throughout. 340 illustrations. |
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 8 |
THREE GREAT DECIPHERMENTS | 45 |
UNDECIPHERED SCRIPTS | 139 |
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Lost Languages: The Enigma of the World's Undeciphered Scripts Andrew Robinson No preview available - 2009 |
Lost Languages: The Enigma of the World's Undeciphered Scripts Andrew Robinson No preview available - 2009 |
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