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A to Z, the first alphabet : how writing changed the world, David Sington, author, director ; Laurie Cahalane, Melanie Wallace, Hugh Sington, Martin de la Fouchardiere, producer

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A to Z, the first alphabet : how writing changed the world, David Sington, author, director ; Laurie Cahalane, Melanie Wallace, Hugh Sington, Martin de la Fouchardiere, producer
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Rating: TV-G
Main title
A to Z
Oclc number
1201544164
Responsibility statement
David Sington, author, director ; Laurie Cahalane, Melanie Wallace, Hugh Sington, Martin de la Fouchardiere, producer
Runtime
120
Sub title
the first alphabet : how writing changed the world
Summary
The First Alphabet: Follow the evolution of the written word, from millennia-old carvings in an Egyptian turquoise mine to modern-day alphabets. How Writing Changed the World: The printing press transformed the spread of information, igniting the Industrial Revolution. How did technologies, from pen to paper to printing press, make it all possible?
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
First alphabetHow writing changed the worldA-Z
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