The History of the Alphabet
- Semitic Alphabets V1
- Indbinding:
- Paperback
- Sideantal:
- 382
- Udgivet:
- 10. september 2010
- Størrelse:
- 210x279x20 mm.
- Vægt:
- 857 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 26. november 2024
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Beskrivelse af The History of the Alphabet
The History of the Alphabet: Semitic Alphabets V1 is a comprehensive book written by Isaac Taylor that delves into the origins and development of the Semitic alphabets. The book provides a detailed account of the evolution of the alphabet, from its earliest forms to its modern-day usage. It explores the various Semitic alphabets, including the Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, and Arabic scripts, and their impact on the development of writing systems across the world.The book begins with an introduction to the history of writing and the earliest forms of writing systems used by ancient civilizations. It then delves into the origins of the Semitic alphabets, tracing their development from the Egyptian hieroglyphs and the Proto-Sinaitic script. The book also covers the spread of the Semitic alphabets across the Middle East and their eventual adoption by other cultures, including the Greeks and the Romans.Throughout the book, Taylor provides detailed analyses of the various Semitic alphabets, their structures, and their unique features. He also explores the cultural and historical contexts in which these scripts were developed and used, shedding light on the social and political forces that shaped their evolution.The History of the Alphabet: Semitic Alphabets V1 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of writing systems and the development of the alphabet. It provides a comprehensive and in-depth look at the Semitic alphabets and their impact on the world of writing and communication.1899. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766158470. Volume 1 of 2. Semitic 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: inventors of writing; origin of the alphabet; primitive letters; Phoenician alphabet; Aramean alphabets; south Semitic alphabets.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.
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