Early History of the Alphabet : An Introduction to West Semitic Epigraphy and Palaeography by Naveh (1982, Hardcover)
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PublisherBrill
ISBN-109652234362
ISBN-139789652234360
eBay Product ID (ePID)552024
Product Key Features
Number of PagesX, 238 Pages
Publication NameEarly History of the Alphabet : an Introduction to West Semitic Epigraphy and Palaeography
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1982
SubjectAlphabets & Writing Systems, Asia / General, Middle East / General
TypeTextbook
AuthorNaveh
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines, History
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight18.6 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
IllustratedYes
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,Reprint
SynopsisAlphabetic writing is one of the principal features of Western culture. Our knowledge of the early history, development and spread of the alphabet is constantly changing. This introduction to West Semitic epigraphy and paleography is the author's personal way of introducing this field of study on the basis of the evidence available to date.