Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet by John McWhorter, The Great Courses

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/26104 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet Author: John McWhorter, The Great Courses Narrator: John McWhorter Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins Release date: 05-19-23 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 95 ratings Genres: Ancient Publisher's Summary: Embark on a journey to the very beginning of writing as a tool of language and see how the many threads of history and linguistics came together to create the alphabet that forms the foundation of English writing. Your guide is Professor John McWhorter of Columbia University and in the 16 lectures of Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet, he will help you navigate the complex linguistic and cultural history behind one of our most crucial tools of communication.