The History of the Alphabet

The History of the Alphabet: Aryan Alphabets V2 is a book written by Isaac Taylor that delves into the origins and development of alphabets used by the Aryan people. This second volume of the series focuses on the evolution of alphabets used by the Aryan people in India, including the Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts. The author explores the historical and cultural contexts in which these scripts were developed and used, as well as their linguistic features and influences on other writing systems. The book provides detailed analysis and comparisons of the Aryan alphabets, as well as their significance in the broader history of writing and communication. Overall, The History of the Alphabet: Aryan Alphabets V2 is a comprehensive and informative read for anyone interested in the origins and evolution of writing systems.1899. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766158462. Volume 2 of 2. Aryan Alphabets. An account of the origin and development of letters. The writing of these volume was undertaken with the intention of compiling a brief account of recent discoveries as to the origin of the alphabet, and its subsequent developments. Contents: Greek alphabet; alphabets of Hellenistic origin; Iranian alphabets; Indian alphabets; epilogue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.