THE ALPHABET: A KEY TO THE HISTORY OF MANKIND (Record no. 757796)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9788119808557
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Classification number 411
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Personal name Diringer, David
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245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title THE ALPHABET: A KEY TO THE HISTORY OF MANKIND
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc. Delhi
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. B.R. Publishing Corporation
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2025
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 607p.,
Type of unit HB
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. The Alphabet: A Key to the History of Mankind by David Diringer is a comprehensive study of the origins and development of the alphabet. The book delves into the history of writing systems, tracing their evolution from pictographic and ideographic scripts to the development of alphabets. The author explores the impact of the alphabet on human culture and society, examining how it has influenced the development of language, literature, and communication. The book provides a detailed analysis of the different types of alphabets that have emerged throughout history, including the Phoenician, Greek, Latin, and Cyrillic alphabets. It also examines the role of the alphabet in the spread of religion, particularly the impact of the Bible on the development of the written word. Throughout the book, Diringer provides numerous examples of how the alphabet has been used to record and transmit information, from ancient manuscripts to modern printing presses. He also explores the impact of the digital age on the future of the written word and the role of the alphabet in shaping our understanding of the world. Overall, The Alphabet: A Key to the History of Mankind is a fascinating and informative study of one of the most important inventions in human history. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the alphabet and its impact on human culture and society, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of writing and communication. 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.
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Form subdivision History
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    Dewey Decimal Classification     Dept. of Archaeology Dept. of Archaeology Processing Center 18/03/2026   411 DAV AGY5918 18/03/2026 18/03/2026 Book