[ninly]

Haven't read the other one, but the Yates is great. Another indispensable book for historical context about the Classical transition from oral to literate culture (and its implications for memory, education, and Greek thought) is:

- Preface to Plato, by Eric Havelock

[JoshMnem]

Thanks, I'll check that one out. The Memory Code is one of the best books I've read. Highly recommended.