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  • THE MAN WHO DECIPHERED LINEAR B: The Story of Michael Ventris. by Robinson, Andrew.
    Robinson, Andrew.
    THE MAN WHO DECIPHERED LINEAR B: The Story of Michael Ventris.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Thames & Hudson, (2002) dj. Hardcover first edition - In 1900, archaeologist Arthur Evans discovered what he believed was the palace of King Minos, with its notorious labyrinth; the mysterious script found on clay tablets in the ruined palace was known as Linear B, and Evans became obsessed with deciphering it. But it was not until 1952 when Michael Ventris cracked the code. "This is the first book to tell not just the story of Linear B but also that of the young man who deciphered it. Based on hundreds of unpublished letters, interviews with survivors, and other primary sources, this account takes the reader through the life of this intriguing and contradictory man." Includes over 40 illustrations. Suggestions for further reading, index. 168 pp. ISBN: 0-500510776.

    Condition: Fine in near fine dust jacket (price-clipped)

    Book ID: 90106
    View cart More details Price: $18.50