Alpha beta : how our alphabet changed the western world
Man, John, 1941-2000
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This is a story of adventure, passion and intrigue in man's quest for a written language, and although today many languages around the world divide humanity, the alphabet largely unites mankind. This book traces the history of the written word.
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Imprint:
London : Headline, 2000.
Collation:
312p. : ill., maps ; 19 cm.
Notes:
Map on lining papers.Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-301) and index.
ISBN:
9780747271369 (hbk)
Dewey class:
411.09
Local class:
411.09
Language:
English
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BRN:
369620