Robinson, Andrew
Lost Languages: The Enigma of the World's Undeciphered Scripts
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500288160
- author:
- Robinson, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Thames and Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 18.8 x 3.3 cm
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lost Languages: The Enigma of the World's Undeciphered Scripts by Andrew Robinson. The world of writing has long been fascinated by undeciphered scripts, with many tantalizing mysteries waiting to be solved. In this book, Andrew Robinson delves into the stories behind three great decipherments - Egyptian hieroglyphs, Maya glyphs, and Minoan Linear B clay tablets - before exploring some of the most significant scripts that remain unsolved. Among these are the enigmatic Indus script, the Etruscan language, and the Rongorongo script from Easter Island. Robinson's in-depth investigation into these six scripts, including the Phaistos disc of Crete and the Zapotec script of Mexico, offers a unique insight into the intricacies of language and the archaeology of ancient civilizations. With its wealth of information and illustrations, Lost Languages is an engaging read for anyone interested in the history of writing and the secrets it holds. This book is part of Andrew Robinson's extensive work on the subject, previously published as The Story of Writing.
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