A Place for Everything

The Curious History of Alphabetical Order

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Alphabetical order is a powerful tool that is now used so widely that we barely notice it and give little thought to its origins. This book tells the centuries-long story of the development of alphabetization, from the catalogue of the ancient Library of Alexandria to telephone directories and the modern Olympics’ opening ceremonies. It also highlights the advantages and disadvantages of other ways of sorting, organizing and retrieving information.

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