Original Papers Illustrating the History of the Application of the Roman Alphabet to the Languages of India (1859)

Original Papers Illustrating The History Of The Application Of The Roman Alphabet To The Languages Of India is a book written by Monier Williams and published in 1859. The book provides a detailed historical account of the use of the Roman alphabet in the Indian subcontinent. It includes a collection of original papers that were written by various scholars and experts in the field of linguistics, and which shed light on the evolution of the Roman alphabet in India.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the history of the Roman alphabet in India. Some of the topics covered in the book include the early attempts to introduce the Roman alphabet in India, the role of Christian missionaries in promoting the use of the Roman alphabet, and the impact of the alphabet on the Indian languages.The book also includes a wealth of information on the different scripts that were used in India prior to the introduction of the Roman alphabet. It explores the origins of these scripts, their development over time, and their eventual decline in popularity.Overall, Original Papers Illustrating The History Of The Application Of The Roman Alphabet To The Languages Of India is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of linguistics, the evolution of writing systems, or the cultural and linguistic history of India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.