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Palaeography (history of writing)

Hardcover. Facsimile edition with English translation. Num Pages: 64 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 305 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Aarhus University Press Denmark
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772881799
ISBN
9788772881799
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 20.34

Paperback. Where does the ampersand get its name from? What does the hashtag have to do with commerce in ancient Rome? This book gives answers to these questions. From the pilcrow to the ampersand, it reflects the changes in written communication through the ages, charting how punctuation has adapted to each new technological innovation. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: AKD; CBX; CFL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 24. Weight in Grams: 330.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
New Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780718193881
ISBN
9780718193881
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.95

Paperback. Suitable for both runologist and Anglo-Saxonist alike, this title presents discussion of the forms of the runic alphabet and interpretations of individual inscriptions, with consideration of matters on which runes throw light - magic, paganism and literacy. Num Pages: 364 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFG; 1DN; CFF; CFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 544. Collected Essays on Anglo-Saxon and Viking Runes. 364 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Suitable for both runologist and Anglo-Saxonist alike, this title presents discussion of the forms of the runic alphabet and interpretations of individual inscriptions, with consideration of matters on which runes throw light - magic, paganism and literacy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFG; 1DN; CFF; CFL. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight: 540.
Publisher
BOYE6
Number of pages
364
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
1st paperback reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851155999
ISBN
9780851155999
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 31.73

Paperback. 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.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500286609
ISBN
9780500286609
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 72 pages, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 2GJ; CFLA; CJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 210 x 7. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
Kodansha International
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781568363899
ISBN
9781568363899
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.80

Paperback. This book provides an outline history of English spelling from the Anglo-Saxon' adoption of the Roman alphabet to the present day. Series: M.Follick S. Num Pages: 148 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 216 x 8. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
148
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719006395
ISBN
9780719006395
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.80

Paperback. Examines the relationships between the writing systems of the ancient Aegean and Cyprus in the second and first millennia BC, principally Cretan 'Hieroglyphic', Linear A, Linear B, Cypro-Minoan and the Cypriot Syllabary, demonstrating the great advances made by inter-disciplinary studies. Editor(s): Steele, Philippa. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; CFLA; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
Publisher
Oxbow Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785706448
ISBN
9781785706448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.85
€ 43.90

Paperback. A comprehensive and up-to-date account of the history of Latin script, containing a detailed account of the role of the book in cultural history from antiquity to the Renaissance, which outlines the history of book illumination. It is designed as a textbook and contains a full bibliography. Translator(s): Croinin, Daibhm O.; Ganz, David. Num Pages: 302 pages, 23 plates, bibliography. BIC Classification: 2ADL; CFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 151 x 17. Weight in Grams: 528. Antiquity and the Middle Ages. 303 pages, 23 plates, bibliography. A comprehensive and up-to-date account of the history of Latin script, containing a detailed account of the role of the book in cultural history from antiquity to the Renaissance, which outlines the history of book illumination. It is designed as a textbook and contains a full bibliography. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2ADL; CFL. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 17. Weight: 568. Translator(s): Croinin, Daibhm O.; Ganz, D.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
303
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Edition
Later Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521367264
ISBN
9780521367264
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.11

Paperback. Bringing together advice and information from a group of eminent scholars, this title aims to develop in the reader an informed and realistic approach to the mechanisms for accessing and handling manuscripts in what may be limited time. It is suitable for students and fledgling researchers in Anglo-Saxon history and literature. Editor(s): Owen-Crocker, Gale R. Series: Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies. Num Pages: 336 pages, c. 50 b&w, c. 70 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABA; ACK; CFL; DSBB; HBLC; HDDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 169 x 25. Weight in Grams: 846.
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859898416
ISBN
9780859898416
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.52

Paperback. Surveys the historical background of handwriting usage, with emphasis on changing fashions. This book provides guidance on how to deal with early language and abbreviations. It is suitable for research students, local historians, genealogists, and calligraphers. Num Pages: 148 pages, b&w illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 2AB; CFL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 186 x 12. Weight in Grams: 426. An Introduction to the Reading of Documents. 148 pages, b&w illustrations throughout. Surveys the historical background of handwriting usage, with emphasis on changing fashions. This book provides guidance on how to deal with early language and abbreviations. It is suitable for research students, local historians, genealogists, and calligraphers. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 2AB; CFL. Dimension: 248 x 186 x 12. Weight: 450.
Publisher
Birlinn Ltd
Number of pages
148
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906566111
ISBN
9781906566111
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.39

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

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. 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

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

€ 57.74

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. 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

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