Part 2: History of the tarot deck
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Place, Robert M. The Tarot: History Symbolism and Divination. ISBN: 1-58542-349-1
Summary
100s: Chinese develop paper from pulp; suitable for card making
900s: Egyptians make paper from pulp
1100s: Europeans make paper from pulp
1200s: Mamluk card deck with 4 suits
1300s: Evidence of card games in Western Europe
1440s: Evidence of European card decks with 4 suits