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Alpha Beta John Man

Alpha Beta By John Man

Alpha Beta by John Man


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Summary

This is a story of adventure, passion and intrigue in man's quest for a written language, and although today many languages around the world divide humanity, the alphabet largely units mankind. This book traces the history of the written word.

Alpha Beta Summary

Alpha Beta: How 26 Letters Shaped the Western World by John Man

An alphabet is a system for organising and recording thought and the very earliest letters, which demonstrate this ('a' was the first sound of the Semitic word for 'ox', 'b' for 'house'), are still with us, virtually unchanged across the millennia. And while the western world today is divided by languages, it remains largely united by alphabet. Where these letters came from and how they have evolved over the years is more than just an academic exercise. John Man's ALPHA BETA tells a thrilling story of adventure, passion and intrigue.

Alpha Beta Reviews

absorbing tale.. many surprises on the way - Sunday Telegraph

About John Man

John Man is a historian and travel writer with a special interest in Mongolia. His most recent books are GOBI: TRACKING THE DESERT and THE ATLAS OF THE YEAR 1000. He also wrote THE WAORANI: JUNGLE NOMADS OF ECUADOR and THE ATLAS OF D-DAY. He devised and presented the BBC Radio 4 series 'Survivors'.

Additional information

GOR002981487
9780747264477
0747264473
Alpha Beta: How 26 Letters Shaped the Western World by John Man
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Headline Publishing Group
20010503
320
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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