The history and power of writing /

Martin, Henri-Jean, 1924-2007.

The history and power of writing / Henri-Jean Martin ; translated by Lydia G. Cochrane. - Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1994. - xv, 591 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 513-560) and index.

0226508358 (cloth : alk. paper) 0226508366 (paperback. : alk. paper) 9780226508368 (paperback)

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Writing--History.
Printing--History.
Books and reading--History.
Written communication--History.

Z40 / .M3713 1994

411/.09