Roman Alphabet Family Tree

Check out this exerpt from the movie, “The Machine That Made Us” by Stephen Fry

(http://youtu.be/5xQpx7PoX8U)

Posted by Erin Vande Steeg

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Erin Vande Steeg: This blog is designed to share with the audience an indepth look into the rich history of the Roman alphabet. Beginning with Johannes Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press in 1450 and ending in 1800 after the spread of movable type. Johannes Gutenberg is credited with designing or helping to design a range of typefaces all based on fifteenth century handwriting style. This blog follows every step of the journey while user friendly images illustrate along the way.

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