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Diringer 1948

 
Reference
 

Diringer, David. 1948.The alphabet, a key to the history of mankind. New York: Philosophical Library. 607 pages. Location: Dallas SIL Library 411 D598a. Interest level: academic.

Summary
 

Provides a detailed, scholarly history of writing. Gives many interesting illustrations of

 
  • scripts
  • symbols, and
  • alphabets.
 

Addresses both nonalphabetic systems of writing and alphabetic scripts.


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