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Cambridge University Press, October 1996. Trade Paperback . Used. A square, tight and unmarked copy with very faint creases to spine.

Cambridge University Press, 1996-10-28. Paperback. Used: Good.

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The Homer and the Origin of the Greek Alphabet.

Paperback / softback. New. A challenging and fascinating enquiry into the genesis of alphabetic writing.

Cambridge U P, 1994. ~Spine slightly faded. ~Robust packaging. All UK orders trackable, others on request.. Hardback. Near Fine. xxv, 280pp. No dustwrapper. Bookplate. Binding sound, text unmarked.

Cambridge University Press. New. Special order direct from the distributor

Cambridge University Press. Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. 1991. Hardcover. 0521371570 . Staining to textblock and paper has become stuck to bottom of front board. DJ has scuffing and some adhesive remains. Light bumping to corners and edges otherwise VG. ; Who invented the Greek alphabet and why? The purpose of this challenging book is to inquire systematically into the historical causes that underlay the radical shift from earlier and less efficient writing systems to the use of alphabetic writing. The author reaches the conclusion that a single man, perhaps from the island of Euboea, invented the Greek alphabet specifically in order to record the Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer. ; 9.5 x 1 x 6.5 Inches; 306 pages .

Cambridge University Press, 1996-10-28. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Cambridge University Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. Hardcover. 0521371570 . Faint foxing to top of textblock else book is fine. ; Who invented the Greek alphabet and why? The purpose of this challenging book is to inquire systematically into the historical causes that underlay the radical shift from earlier and less efficient writing systems to the use of alphabetic writing. The author reaches the conclusion that a single man, perhaps from the island of Euboea, invented the Greek alphabet specifically in order to record the Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer. ; 9.5 x 1 x 6.5 Inches; 306 pages .

Cambridge University Press. Very Good in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1991. Hardcover. 0521371570 . Some heavy Foxing/dustsoiling to textblock. Minor shelfwear to DJ. ; Who invented the Greek alphabet and why? The purpose of this challenging book is to inquire systematically into the historical causes that underlay the radical shift from earlier and less efficient writing systems to the use of alphabetic writing. The author reaches the conclusion that a single man, perhaps from the island of Euboea, invented the Greek alphabet specifically in order to record the Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer. ; 9.5 x 1 x 6.5 Inches; 306 pages .

Cambridge University Press. paperback. New. 6x0x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing