Alpha Beta by John Man
Praise for Alpha Beta This book comes at the perfect moment as we rediscover the importance in early reading of cracking the alphabetic code. The story of how that code came into being is a fascinating one, and Man is the ideal writer to tell it. Times Educational Supplement A richly absorbing exploration, from B.C.
Using a highly accessible format sharper than the dull edge of the usual historical text, Alpha Beta traces its subject on a historical journey around the Mediterranian[It] should appeal to anyone with even a mild interest in ancient civilization and an affinity for language. (The Associated Press, September 10, 2001)
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 lives with his wife and family in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780471415749 |
| ISBN 10 | 047141574X |
| Title | Alpha Beta |
| Author | John Man |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-07-13 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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