Homer and the Origin of the Greek Alphabet

by Barry B. Powell

Book Overview

The purpose of this challenging book is to inquire systematically into the historical causes that underlay the radical shift from earlier and less efficient writing systems to the use of alphabetic writing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052158907X
• ISBN13: 9780521589079
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 3.9" x 13.9"