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Palaeography (history of writing)

Paperback. Series: Electronic Mediations. Num Pages: 232 pages, 41 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816691265
ISBN
9780816691265
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.52

Hardback. Shows how hundreds of thousands of clay tablets testify to the history of an ancient society that communicated broadly through letters to gods, insightful commentary, and sales receipts. This book includes many passages, offered in translation, that allow readers an illuminating glimpse into the lives of Babylonians. Translator(s): Todd, Jane Marie. Num Pages: 336 pages, 46 halftones, 7 line illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1QDAB; 3D; CFLA; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 144 x 26. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of pages
336
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Translation
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674049680
ISBN
9780674049680
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 44.51

Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 2GJ; CFLA; CJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Book and Kit
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804846257
ISBN
9780804846257
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.17

Paperback. Runes, a unique functional writing system were used for some 1300 years in Scandinavia, from about AD 200 till around the end of the fourteenth century, when the runic alphabet finally gave way to the modern writing system. This book presents an account of the Norwegian examples throughout the period of their use. Translator(s): Hoek, Betsy van der. Num Pages: 218 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ACSN; CFF; CFLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 13. Weight in Grams: 340. 218 pages, black & white illustrations. Runes, a unique functional writing system were used for some 1300 years in Scandinavia, from about AD 200 till around the end of the fourteenth century, when the runic alphabet finally gave way to the modern writing system. This book presents an account of the Norwegian examples throughout the period of their use. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 2ACSN; CFF; CFLA. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 13. Weight: 336. Translator(s): Hoek, Betsy van der.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
218
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843835042
ISBN
9781843835042
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.75

Paperback. .
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9784805311707
ISBN
9784805311707
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.51

Paperback. "This is an excellent, accessible introduction to writing's origins and development; Powell's jargon-free exposition clarifies many important issues in a way that specialist discussions have rarely achieved to date. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations, maps, music. BIC Classification: 2AHA; CBX; CFLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 132 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118255322
ISBN
9781118255322
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.16

Hardcover. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: CFLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 264 x 19. Weight in Grams: 348.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226390420
ISBN
9780226390420
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 90.20
€ 75.95

Paperback. This book is the first to address medieval book history for graduate students of medieval English literature. Ralph Hanna presents a history of the English medieval book through a series of examples centred on carefully chosen texts and their physical and cultural surrounds. Series: Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies. Num Pages: 240 pages, 40 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFL; DSBB; HBLC1; HBTB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 171 x 243 x 14. Weight in Grams: 634.
Publisher
Liverpool University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781381281
ISBN
9781781381281
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 40.29

Paperback. Drawing from mythology, cosmology, history, the Bible, literature, and esoteric and conventional sources, this book takes the reader on a tour of each of the twenty-six letters of the Roman alphabet. It also shows the history and development of each letter, and how its history, and meanings were reflected in myth, literature, science and religion. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 266.
Publisher
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC london
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747552994
ISBN
9780747552994
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.27

Paperback. The first comprehensive study of how the phonology and grammar of ancient Egyptian changed over four millennia of language history. Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: 2CXG; CBX; CFF; CFLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 446.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
266
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107664678
ISBN
9781107664678
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.33

Paperback. It explores how the texts from classical Greece and Rome have survived and gives an account of the reasons why it was thought worthwhile to preserve them for future generations. In this 4th edition adjustments have been made to the text and the notes have been revised in order to take account of advances in scholarship over the last twenty years. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16 pp black and white plates, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: 1QDA; 1QDAG; 2ADL; 2AHA; CFL; DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 141 x 216 x 18. Weight in Grams: 506.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
364
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199686339
ISBN
9780199686339
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.29

Paperback. Revealing the secrets of Linear B uncovers fascinating details of an ancient civilisation. Series: Canto Classics. Num Pages: 174 pages, 20 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; CFLA; HBLA1; HDDK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 147 x 9. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107691766
ISBN
9781107691766
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.28

Paperback. .
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107663282
ISBN
9781107663282
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.74

Paperback. Presents the inside story of one of the major intellectual breakthroughs of our time - the great decipherment of an ancient Maya script revised with the advanced developments. This title features 113 illustrations that provide details about the people and texts that have enabled us to read the Maya script. Num Pages: 304 pages, 113 illustrations. BIC Classification: 2JNM; CFL; HD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 694.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500289556
ISBN
9780500289556
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.70

Paperback. Provides introduction to the use of runes as a practical script for a variety of purposes in Anglo-Saxon England. Num Pages: 268 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2ABA; 3F; 3H; CFL; CFP; DS; HDD; WFU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 414. 268 pages, black & white illustrations. Provides introduction to the use of runes as a practical script for a variety of purposes in Anglo-Saxon England. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2ABA; 3F; 3H; CFL; CFP; DS; HDD; WFU. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 15. Weight: 396.
Publisher
Boydell Press
Number of pages
268
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851159461
ISBN
9780851159461
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.65

Paperback. A detailed and highly illustrated survey of medieval book hands, essential for graduate students and scholars of the period. Series Editor(s): Ganz, David L.; Webber, Tessa. Series: Cambridge Studies in Palaeography and Codicology. Num Pages: 326 pages, 160 b/w illus. BIC Classification: CFL; DQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 566. From the Twelfth to the Early Sixteenth Century. Series: Cambridge Studies in Palaeography and Codicology. 324 pages, 160 b/w illus. A detailed and highly illustrated survey of medieval book hands, essential for graduate students and scholars of the period. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: CFL; DQ. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 12. Weight: 710. Series Editor(s) :Ganz, David L.; Webber, Tessa.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
326
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Pbk. Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521686907
ISBN
9780521686907
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 41.96

Paperback. A step-by-step workbook for learning to write standard style or regular script (kaishu). It is suitable for enthusiasts and students. Num Pages: 32 pages, illustrations, bibliog , further reading. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CFL; WFU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 211 x 3. Weight in Grams: 182. Standard Script for Beginners. 32 pages, illustrations, bibliog , further reading. A step-by-step workbook for learning to write standard style or regular script (kaishu). It is suitable for enthusiasts and students. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2GDC; CFL; WFU. Dimension: 250 x 211 x 3. Weight: 182.
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714124254
ISBN
9780714124254
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.45

Paperback. Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. They were an omnipresent and all-powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years. This work explores the cultural significance of the script and looks at areas such as cryptography and the decipherment into modern times. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 144 pages, numerous halftones & line drawings. BIC Classification: 2CXG; CFL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 112 x 9. Weight in Grams: 120.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192805027
ISBN
9780192805027
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.53

Hardcover. Series: Ancient Languages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 2ADL; 3D; CBX; CFLA; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
British Museum Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714122885
ISBN
9780714122885
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.34

Paperback. The Egyptians believed that the creator god Ptah brought the world into being by naming everything in it. Names had great power, and kings often over-wrote their own names on the monuments of earlier rulers. This book is about reading, writing and understanding ancient Egyptian names, epithets, titles and phrases. Num Pages: 64 pages, 50 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 2CXG; CFL; HBTG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 202 x 10. Weight in Grams: 366. Names * Greetings * Insults * Sayings. 64 pages, 50 colour illustrations. The Egyptians believed that the creator god Ptah brought the world into being by naming everything in it. Names had great power, and kings often over-wrote their own names on the monuments of earlier rulers. This is an illustrated guide to reading, writing and understanding ancient Egyptian names, epithets, titles and phrases. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2CXG; CFL; HBTG. Dimension: 259 x 202 x 10. Weight: 366.
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714119762
ISBN
9780714119762
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.47

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