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The Invention and Origin of Writing: Nine Mysterious Scripts Tell the History of the World

(italian) Silvia Ferrara

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The invention of writing is simple, to convey the human desire to be understood; the spread of writing is difficult, and a unified opinion must be continuously reached within the group. Cretan hieroglyphics, Linear A, Cypriot Minoan, Langlange, Egyptian hieroglyphics, cuneiform, Chinese characters, Mayan script, Harappan script... This book starts from nine mysterious ancient scripts, interprets the evolution of language and script, appreciates the ancient remaining scripts that are still undecipherable, and explores the immeasurable ability of human beings to create symbols and stories.