Homer and the Origin of the Greek Alphabet

Homer and the Origin of the Greek Alphabet
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : 052158907X
ISBN-13 : 9780521589079
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Book Synopsis Homer and the Origin of the Greek Alphabet by : Barry B. Powell

Download or read book Homer and the Origin of the Greek Alphabet written by Barry B. Powell and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1996-10-28 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A challenging and fascinating enquiry into the genesis of alphabetic writing.


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