Palimpsest: A History of the Written Word

By Battles, Matthew

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9780393058857
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Norton


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Library Journal

Reviewed on May 1, 2015  |  Social Sciences

Taking on the incredibly ambitious task of analyzing the history of the written word, Battles (Library: An Unquiet History) explores the origin of writing, as well as its evolution across mediums, forms, and cultures. The author presents an intriguing look at the early rise of writing as a method for communication and record keeping, particularly the use of signs and sy...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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