The golden thread
Ewan Clayton
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The golden thread
by Ewan Clayton
Published
2013
Publisher
Atlantic Books, Limited
Pages
416
ISBN-13
9781848873636
Description
From the simple representative shapes used to record transactions of goods and animals in ancient Egypt, to the sophisticated typographical resources available to the twenty-first-century computer user, the story of writing is the story of human civilization itself. Ewan Clayton marks each step in the historical development of writing, and explores the social and cultural impact of every stage: the invention of the alphabet; the replacement of the papyrus scroll with the codex in the late Roman period; the perfecting of printing using movable type in the fifteenth century and the ensuing spread of literacy; the industrialization of printing during the Industrial Revolution; the impact of artistic Modernism on the written word in the early twentieth century, and of the digital switchover at the century's close.
Subjects
The Story of Philosophy
The Enduring Vision
La conquête du pain
A Study of History
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Complete and Unabridged
The Riddle of the Sands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The golden thread?
This edition of The golden thread has approximately 416 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The golden thread?
For most readers, The golden thread typically takes between 8h 40m and 5h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 104,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 104,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The golden thread?
The estimated word count for The golden thread is approximately 104,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The golden thread?
The golden thread was written by Ewan Clayton.
When was The golden thread published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.