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New York: Thames & Hudson, Date: 2007. Second Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 232p. A softcover book in very good condition. Book as a whole is slightly bent due to improper storage, but is otherwise clean and tight. An illustrated history of written language. 2007. Thames & Hudson ISBN 0500286604 9780500286609 [US]

Robinson, Andrew, Date: 2007-05-17. 2. paperback. Used: Good. 2007. Robinson, Andrew ISBN 0500286604 9780500286609 [US]

Paperback / softback. New. Writing is one of humanity's greatest inventions. Without it there would be no history and no civilization as we know it. But how, when and where did writing evolve? This book discusses the history of decipherment and major writing systems, from cuneiform and Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphs to alphabets and the scripts of China and Japan. ISBN 0500286604 9780500286609 [GB]

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ISBN10: 0500286604, ISBN13: 9780500286609, [publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd] Softcover Writing is one of humanity's greatest inventions. Without it there would be no history and no civilization as we know it. But how, when and where did writing evolve? This book discusses the history of decipherment and major writing systems, from cuneiform and Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphs to alphabets and the scripts of China and Japan. Num Pages: 232 pages, many col and b/w illus. BIC Classification: CFL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 770. . 2007. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . .
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Robinson, Andrew, Date: 2007-05-17. 2. paperback. Used:Good. 2007. Robinson, Andrew ISBN 0500286604 9780500286609 [US]

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ISBN10: 0500286604, ISBN13: 9780500286609, [publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd, London] Softcover Paperback. In an absorbing text, Andrew Robinson explains the interconnection between sound, symbol and script. He discusses each of the major writing systems in turn, from cuneiform and Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphs to the scripts of China and Japan, as well as others such as the Cherokee 'alphabet' and the writing of runes. Full coverage is given to the history of decipherment, and a provocative chapter devoted to undeciphered scripts: can these codes ever be broken?In this new edition of the book, the author reveals the latest discoveries to have an impact on the history of writing, including the Tabula Cortonensis showing Etruscan symbols, and a seal from Turkmenistan that could solve the mystery of how Chinese writing evolved. He also discusses how the digital revolution has not, despite predictions, spelled doom for the printed book. In addition, the table of Maya glyphs has been updated. Writing is one of humanity's greatest inventions. Without it there would be no history and no civilization as we know it. But how, when and where did writing evolve? This book discusses the history of decipherment and major writing systems, from cuneiform and Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphs to alphabets and the scripts of China and Japan. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 0500286604, ISBN13: 9780500286609, [publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd, London] Softcover Paperback. In an absorbing text, Andrew Robinson explains the interconnection between sound, symbol and script. He discusses each of the major writing systems in turn, from cuneiform and Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphs to the scripts of China and Japan, as well as others such as the Cherokee 'alphabet' and the writing of runes. Full coverage is given to the history of decipherment, and a provocative chapter devoted to undeciphered scripts: can these codes ever be broken?In this new edition of the book, the author reveals the latest discoveries to have an impact on the history of writing, including the Tabula Cortonensis showing Etruscan symbols, and a seal from Turkmenistan that could solve the mystery of how Chinese writing evolved. He also discusses how the digital revolution has not, despite predictions, spelled doom for the printed book. In addition, the table of Maya glyphs has been updated. Writing is one of humanity's greatest inventions. Without it there would be no history and no civilization as we know it. But how, when and where did writing evolve? This book discusses the history of decipherment and major writing systems, from cuneiform and Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphs to alphabets and the scripts of China and Japan. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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