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The 1982 revised edition. A very helpful, readable explanation of how the ancient languages were deciphered by Champollion, Bedrich Hrozny (who cracked Hittite), and others. Beginning with the basic principles of cryptography, Gordon explains how the identification of proper names led to (in some cases) total decipherment of alien scripts and tongues. Gordon includes a few choice words about “obscurantist” academics, who deny the work of pioneers because it may shake the foundations of their

Title : Forgotten Scripts: How They Were Deciphered and Their Impact on Contemporary Culture
Author : Cyrus H. Gordon
Language : en
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Uploaded : Apr 03, 2021

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