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The alphabet : a key to the history of mankind : volume 2

by David Diringer, Reinhold Regensburger

This introductory volume explores the history and evolution of the alphabet, tracing the development of written communication systems.

Accession 17929 ISBN 0090676424 Publisher Hutchinson
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