{"product_id":"linear-b-by-jt-hooker-9780906515624","title":"Linear B","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLinear B\u003c\/em\u003e is a book which details and deciphers the dead language of Linear B. Linear B was one of the earliest written languages, used by people who spoke \"proto-Greek,\" the precursor to Classical Greek. The book includes the symbols, their pronunciation, and their meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis introduction is suitable for students with some knowledge of Greek who wish to access Linear B material. Part One places the development of the Linear B script in its historical context, discussing earlier varieties of Aegean writing and describing Ventris' decipherment of Linear B. It also examines the Mycenaean dialect of Greek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Part Two, the reader is guided through a number of important Linear B texts. These texts are presented firstly in a 'normalised' transcription of the Linear B characters to familiarise the reader with the original texts' layout. Secondly, they are provided in transliteration, and thirdly, in translation where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849506148588,"sku":"9780906515624","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20623343482510.jpg?v=1759047557","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/linear-b-by-jt-hooker-9780906515624","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}