The History of the Alphabet

The History of the Alphabet: Aryan Alphabets V2 by Isaac Taylor is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and evolution of the alphabet, specifically focusing on the Aryan alphabets. The book delves into the historical, cultural, and linguistic context of the development of the Aryan alphabets, tracing their roots from ancient times to the present day. The author examines the various theories and hypotheses surrounding the origins of the alphabet, including the idea that it was developed by the Phoenicians, and provides a detailed analysis of the characteristics and features of the Aryan alphabets. The book also explores the impact of the Aryan alphabets on the development of other writing systems, such as the Greek and Latin alphabets. The author provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the history and evolution of the alphabet.Overall, The History of the Alphabet: Aryan Alphabets V2 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of writing and language. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the origins and evolution of the alphabet.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.