The Alphabet, Vol. 2 of 2: An Account of the Origin and Development of Letters

Isaac Taylor

ISBN 10: 1330665686 / ISBN 13: 9781330665688

Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey into the origins and evolution of writing with this book. Delving into the fascinating realm of the alphabet's development, the author expertly guides us through the intricate paths of ancient scripts, their historical context, and their profound influence on human communication. The central focus of this scholarly exploration is the Greek alphabet, meticulously tracing its intriguing journey from its Phoenician roots to its widespread adoption across the Hellenic world. The author's analysis extends beyond mere historical documentation, delving into the nuanced relationship between the alphabet and the rise of Greek civilization, trade, and cultural exchange. This book unveils the fascinating stories behind familiar letters, offering insights into the gradual transformations of letter forms, the development of vowel sounds, and the interplay of different writing systems. The author's meticulous examination of inscriptions from ancient sites, including the renowned Abu Simbel and the Island of Thera, provides compelling evidence of the alphabet's evolution and its enduring impact. Ultimately, this book illuminates the profound significance of the Greek alphabet as a cornerstone of Western civilization, highlighting its pivotal role in shaping languages, literature, and the transmission of knowledge across generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330665688_0

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Titre : The Alphabet, Vol. 2 of 2: An Account of the...

Éditeur : Forgotten Books

Date d'édition : 2018

Reliure : Paperback

Etat : New

Type de livre : print-on-demand item

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Excerpt from The Alphabet, Vol. 2 of 2: An Account of the Origin and Development of Letters

From the character of the alphabet employed, the science of Greek epigraphy professes to be able to determine approximately the date and the place of origin of inscriptions. Starting with the assumption that the Greek alphabet underwent a process of orderly evolution, which lasted continuously for several centuries, a series of cautious deductions and brilliant generalizations have been drawn from a very limited number of fundamental facts.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.