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The Riddle of the Labyrinth: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code

Margalit Fox

Overview

This book delves into one of history's most compelling linguistic puzzles. It recounts the discovery of ancient tablets on Crete, bearing inscriptions from a Bronze Age civilization predating Classical Greece. For fifty years, the meaning and language of these writings remained an enigma.

Margalit Fox crafts a narrative that intertwines history, linguistics, and cryptology. The story follows the intellectual pursuit to decipher these early European records, from the Aegean Bronze Age to the early 20th century.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in ancient history and archaeology.
• Those fascinated by linguistics and the process of decipherment.
• Fans of intellectual detective stories and historical mysteries.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 400
• Publisher: HarperCollins USA
• Year: 2014
• ISBN: 9780062228864