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Drawing from mythology, cosmology, history, the Bible, literature, and esoteric and conventional sources, this book takes the reader on a tour of each of the twenty-six letters that comprise one of civilisation's greatest inventions, the Roman alphabet. In chapters that are descriptive, illustrative, and diverse, we are shown the history and development of every letter, how its shape evolved, how its characteristics were encoded, and how its history, attributes, and meanings were reflected in myth, literature, science, and religion.
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- PublisherBloomsbury Pub Ltd
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0747547572
- ISBN 13 9780747547570
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages308
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. If you think you know your alphabet, think again. Drawing from mythology, cosmology, history, the Bible and literature, this book takes the reader on a tour of each of the 26 letters of the Roman alphabet. It shows the history and development of each letter and how its shape evolved. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001008140
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. UK edition of 2000. Dogear/crush to very tip of upper leading edge corner affects text through p35. clean and sharp cornered. Book is otherwise Light shelfwear to tail of spine and to edges of dust jacket. DJ in mylar. Seller Inventory # CHAPfirmAUK
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Book Description 22.0 x 14.0cms, 308pp, b/w illusts, very good+ hardback with very good dustwrapper (coffee ? stains on front cover) This book draws on mythology, cosmology, history, the Bible, literature and esoteric sources to explain each letter of the Roman alphabet. Seller Inventory # 129998
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