The language of the Minoan people has remained an enigma for more than a century since their ancient civilization was discovered. The script that records it, known as Linear A, has long been thought to use the same sounds and symbols as its successor-Linear B. After Linear B was deciphered in 1952 by Michael Ventris, and was found to represent an archaic form of Greek, the language of the earlier Linear A script continued to defy all those attempting to read it. A recent insight regarding synonym-parallels in ancient Minoan texts has now illuminated their meaning for the first time. This book guides the reader through the Linear A decipherment process and provides English translations for many of the most important Minoan artifacts. So enter the labyrinth as Europe's first great civilization is finally given voice after three and a half thousand years, and discover how its people have actually been speaking to us all along.
By:
Lee Buchwalder Imprint: Branch Publishing LLC Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 279mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 581g ISBN:9781735187402 ISBN 10: 1735187402 Pages: 88 Publication Date:25 June 2020 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active