Isbn: 9781333809348 - Handwriting (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of handwriting from the time of the Romans to the Middle Ages, tracing its evolution from chiseled inscriptions to the letters used today. The author, an expert in the field, draws on a wide range of sources, including historical documents and manuscripts, to provide a comprehensive and accessible account of this fascinating subject. The book discusses the emergence of minuscule scripts in the early Middle Ages, the development of national styles such as Insular and Gothic, and the eventual adoption of the Roman alphabet as the standard in Western Europe. Through its analysis of the cultural and historical context in which these changes took place, the book offers valuable insights into the evolution of literacy and the dissemination of knowledge throughout history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…