Linear A & The Decipherment of Minoan Language

<p>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. </p>