The Alphabet: A Key to the History of Mankind (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163177037)

""The Alphabet: A Key to the History of Mankind"" by David Diringer is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and evolution of the alphabet, from its earliest forms to its modern-day usage. The book delves into the historical, cultural, and linguistic significance of the alphabet, tracing its development through various civilizations and languages.Diringer examines the impact of the alphabet on human communication, writing, and literacy, and explores the role it has played in shaping the course of human history. He also discusses the various types of alphabets, including those used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and the development of the modern Latin alphabet.In addition to its historical and cultural significance, the book also delves into the scientific aspects of the alphabet, including its relationship to phonetics and its role in the development of written language. The author also explores the impact of the alphabet on the development of literature, art, and other forms of cultural expression.Overall, ""The Alphabet: A Key to the History of Mankind"" offers a fascinating and in-depth look at one of the most important inventions in human history, and its enduring impact on human culture and society.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.

Author: David Diringer
ISBN-10: 1163177032
ISBN-13: 9781163177037
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 608
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.23d