The languages of the ancient world and the mysterious scripts, long undeciphered, in which they were encoded have represented one of the most intriguing problem

The story of Michael Ventris and his decipherment of the Mycenaean Linear B script.

Ground-breaking analysis of the Linear B undeciphered signs shedding light on the writing system and the activities of its writers.

“Highly readable . . . a fitting tribute to the quiet outsider who taught the professionals their business and increased our knowledge of the human past.”�

This introduction is suitable for the student with some knowledge of Greek who wishes to have access to Linear B material. Part One places the development of th