The Alphabet, Vol 1 of 2 An Account of the Origin and Development of Letters Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- New
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- Title
- The Alphabet, Vol 1 of 2 An Account of the Origin and Development of Letters Classic Reprint
- Author
- Isaac Taylor
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1528560280
- ISBN 13
- 9781528560283
- Item weight
- 787 grams
Trace the birth of our written language and how letters shaped civilization.
The Alphabet, Vol. 1 of 2, explores how the earliest letters came to life and how writing spread across ancient cultures. It draws on famous inscriptions, such as the Moabite text and early Phoenician finds, to show how symbols evolved from simple signs to a full writing system. The book also discusses discovery, dating, and the paleographic clues scholars use to place these alphabets in time, offering a clear map of writing’s origins for curious readers.
With careful analysis and engaging narrative, it invites you to see how a handful of signs transformed communication, trade, religion, and daily life in the ancient world. It presents a grounded look at what early inscriptions tell us—and what they don’t—about who used letters and how they were read.
- Origins of the Phoenician alphabet and its influence on later scripts
- Key inscriptions and artifacts that illuminate early writing
- Methods for dating ancient scripts and interpreting paleography
- Accessible historical context for readers new to linguistics and archaeology
Ideal for readers curious about language, history, and how writing shaped human civilization.
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PBShop.store UK
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